A Path to Enlightenment . . .
the Art of Dharma
by Komkrit Sawatdirom & Paramat Lueng-on
Gossip Gallery @Silom Galleria
From now until February 27th, 2010
‘You can do your own work, for I can teach only the way.’
Dhammapada
After having sponsored several relatively frantic events in 2009, Gossip Gallery @Silom Galleria plans to start off the New Year with an exhibition that promises to focus on the serene and spiritual. Entitled ‘A Path to Enlightenment’ . . . the Art of Dharma, this exhibition will artistically focus on the true philosophy behind the Lord Buddha’s teachings. It will feature the paintings of two award winning, contemporary, Thai painters, Komkrit Sawatdirom and Paramat Lueng-on.
from Enlightenment . . .
From now until February 3rd, 2010
By Komkrit Sawatdirom
The exhibition at the Gossip Gallery will be divided into two parts. The first part, ‘Enlightenment’, will feature 17 acrylic paintings by Komkrit Sawatdirom. The roots of the artist’s inspiration are the basic teachings of the Lord Buddha which stress that our life experiences are a series of opposites – happiness and disappointment, birth and death, etc. - which go hand in hand. The Lord Buddha once said ‘No one can escape death and unhappiness. If people expect only happiness in life, they will be disappointed.’ Since such contrasting experiences are a necessary part of our lives, the artist feels that to make the most of our existence, we should accept and embrace the good with the bad. He believes that our everyday problems can be overcome if the basic principles of morality and virtue are taken into consideration. To highlight this concept, Khun Komkrit has symbolically incorporated pure, gold leaves into some of his work. Critics have called the results are phenomenal and truly exquisite. ‘Enlightenment’ by Komkrit Sawatdirom will be on viewed from now until February 3rd.
. . . to Wisdom
February 5th – 27th, 2010
by Paramat Lueng-on
Following a theme similar to Khun Komkrit, Paramat Lueng-on illustrates the principles of ‘Wisdom’ as preached by the Lord Buddha in his collection which consists of eight acrylic paintings. Since the Lord Buddha’s teachings emphasize that life is represented by a series of contracts, the obvious conclusion that follows is that suffering is also a part of our lives. This fact cannot be denied, but the impact can be minimized if wisdom is employed. The Lord Buddha once said that ‘the path to end suffering is known as the middle way.’ Inspired by this philosophy, Khun Paramat utilizes tranquil but compelling colors in his works in an attempt to minimize the impact of suffering and create his ‘middle way’. The second part of the exhibition, ‘Wisdom’ by Paramat Lueng-on, will be exhibited from February 5th to 27th, 2010.
Khun Siripa Chotchung, managing director of Gossip Gallery describes her motivation in sponsoring this exhibition: ‘Given the generally depressing events that have occurred in 2009, I decided to do something for the public that is comparatively uplifting, that will hopefully serve as a source of hope to at least some of the people who view it. The exhibition by these two talented artists will certainly demonstrate the true beauty of Thai art. But I hope that viewers will also be impressed by the way they have incorporated the basic teaching of the Lord Buddha into their exceptional collections. To further emphasize the link to Buddhism, from now to February 27th, 2010; Gossip Gallery will essentially become a ‘Buddhist temple’. Besides the exquisite painting of our exhibiting artists, the general public will have a chance to pay homage to a replica of Phra Phuttha Chinnarath, a well-known Buddha statue from Phitsanulok era.’ (This replica of Phra Phutta Chinnarath, provided by Laemthong Amulet Center @ 3rd Floor, Silom Galleria, is considered rare and priceless.)
All paintings from ‘A Path to Enlightenment’ . . . the Art of Dharma exhibition are available for purchase. Interested collectors or anyone who would like more information on these amazing contemporary works of art by Komkrit Sawatdirom and Paramat Lueng-on, should contact Khun Siripa Chotchung at (02) 237-5568 and (089) 812-2589 or Khun Chonticha Choochart at (081) 440-3896 or visit the Gallery’s website: www.gossipgallerybkk72.com. Email address: gossipgallery@gmail.com. Gossip Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sunday viewings are by appointment only.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
A Humorous Take on Japanese and Thai Cultures Shigehiro Ide Leads Cross-Cultural Dance Theatre Collaboration
Award-winning Japanese choreographer, Shigehiro Ide, director of the Idevian Crew, will bring together the dancers from Japan and Thailand to embark on the collaboration project “KOKASHITA” to amuse the audience with his humorous take on the two Asian cultures. Presented by The Japan Foundation, “KOKASHITA” will be performed in Chiang Mai and Bangkok in late January.
Produced by the international performing arts festival, ‘Festival/Tokyo’, the first version of “KOKASHITA” was presented during the festival in March 2009 in Tokyo, after 40 days of intensive rehearsal between the Japanese performers and their six Thai counterparts who were selected in an earlier audition in Bangkok. They include dancer Kanison Youngprampree; actor and director Grisana Punpeng; dancer, actor, writer and TV producer Korakot Puangsawad; dancing twins Chanchana and Chayanuch Akjiratikarl; and the 8X8 Theatre comedian Akeera Modesakoon.
“KOKASHITA” is a Japanese term describing the space beneath Tokyo’s elevated rail tracks and highways — a feature shared by the Bangkok cityscape. In his choreography, Ide uses the idea of these small gaps to illustrate the gaps and differences between the two cultures. Gestures, movements and snippets of everyday life in Japan and Thailand are transformed to spark off comic, intriguing and thought-provoking theatrical moments.
The Tokyo premiere of “KOKASHITA” has received huge attention from the contemporary dance community and won acclaims from both the critics and audiences alike. The Japanese and Thai performers will reunion in Patravadi Theatre for 20 days to further develop and bring a new version to the Bangkok public.
Shigehiro Ide is a versatile Japanese artist whose works have received international attention. Ide is known for his ability in bringing out the unique personalities of the performers - among them, some are not formally trained as dancers – to create an idiosyncratic stage that connects life and performance. Ide’s works extend across different media and cultures. He recently collaborated with the band Tokyo Incidents led by popular singer-songwriter Ringo Shiina, and had created choreography for English dance company Diversions.
Among the awards that Shigehiro Ide received are the Audience Award at the German Arena Festival (1995), the Outstanding Staff Award of the 11th Yomiuri Theater Grand Prix Awards, The 3rd Asahi Beer Arts Foundation Award and the 2nd Japan Dance Forum Award.
Performance “KOKASHITA”
CHIANG MAI
Date/Time: 24 January 2010 (Sun.) 19.00 hrs.
Venue: Theater of Chiang Mai University Art Center
Admission: FREE
BANGKOK
Date/Time: 29 January 2010 (Fri.) 20.00 hrs.
Venue: Theatre-in-the-Garden, Patravadi Theatre
Tickets: 300, 100 Baht
Tickets are now available at Total Reservation, www.totalreservation.com or hotline 02-833-5555 to book the tickets. Total Reservation outlets: Siam Paragon, Emporium, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, BTS Mo Chit, BTS Victory Monument, The Mall: Bangkae, Bangkapi, Thapra, Ramkhamhaeng and Ngamwongwan.
Produced by the international performing arts festival, ‘Festival/Tokyo’, the first version of “KOKASHITA” was presented during the festival in March 2009 in Tokyo, after 40 days of intensive rehearsal between the Japanese performers and their six Thai counterparts who were selected in an earlier audition in Bangkok. They include dancer Kanison Youngprampree; actor and director Grisana Punpeng; dancer, actor, writer and TV producer Korakot Puangsawad; dancing twins Chanchana and Chayanuch Akjiratikarl; and the 8X8 Theatre comedian Akeera Modesakoon.
“KOKASHITA” is a Japanese term describing the space beneath Tokyo’s elevated rail tracks and highways — a feature shared by the Bangkok cityscape. In his choreography, Ide uses the idea of these small gaps to illustrate the gaps and differences between the two cultures. Gestures, movements and snippets of everyday life in Japan and Thailand are transformed to spark off comic, intriguing and thought-provoking theatrical moments.
The Tokyo premiere of “KOKASHITA” has received huge attention from the contemporary dance community and won acclaims from both the critics and audiences alike. The Japanese and Thai performers will reunion in Patravadi Theatre for 20 days to further develop and bring a new version to the Bangkok public.
Shigehiro Ide is a versatile Japanese artist whose works have received international attention. Ide is known for his ability in bringing out the unique personalities of the performers - among them, some are not formally trained as dancers – to create an idiosyncratic stage that connects life and performance. Ide’s works extend across different media and cultures. He recently collaborated with the band Tokyo Incidents led by popular singer-songwriter Ringo Shiina, and had created choreography for English dance company Diversions.
Among the awards that Shigehiro Ide received are the Audience Award at the German Arena Festival (1995), the Outstanding Staff Award of the 11th Yomiuri Theater Grand Prix Awards, The 3rd Asahi Beer Arts Foundation Award and the 2nd Japan Dance Forum Award.
Performance “KOKASHITA”
CHIANG MAI
Date/Time: 24 January 2010 (Sun.) 19.00 hrs.
Venue: Theater of Chiang Mai University Art Center
Admission: FREE
BANGKOK
Date/Time: 29 January 2010 (Fri.) 20.00 hrs.
Venue: Theatre-in-the-Garden, Patravadi Theatre
Tickets: 300, 100 Baht
Tickets are now available at Total Reservation, www.totalreservation.com or hotline 02-833-5555 to book the tickets. Total Reservation outlets: Siam Paragon, Emporium, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, BTS Mo Chit, BTS Victory Monument, The Mall: Bangkae, Bangkapi, Thapra, Ramkhamhaeng and Ngamwongwan.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
6 February 2010 The “Monthly Art & Antique Auction”
The Riverside Auction House will hold its monthly auction on February 6, 2010, starting 1.30 p.m. at the Arcade area on the first floor of the River City Shopping Complex, Charoen Krung 24.
Among 200 lots are ceramics, blue & white porcelains, monochromes and polychromes from the Far East; Thai and Khmer grazed ceramics and potteries; antique bronze and silver objects of Southeast Asia; Chinese and Burmese woodcarving as well as collectible European objects d’art.
All lots will be on view at the same venue on February 1 –5, 2010 at 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Illustrated catalogues will be available at the Preview Room.
The Highlight of the arts & antiques in this month are:
1. A polychrome porcelain double-gourd vase painted with peonies and floral vine scrolls pattern. (Japanese, Kutani, early 20th century)
2. A polychrome porcelain stem dish painted with panels of court lady with metal stand. (Chinese, Ching)
3. A carved and repoussé silver rice bowl decorated with Ramayana epic scene. (Burmese, early 20th century)
4. A silver cigarette case printed with (Lithography) Prince Damrong Rajanubhap. (Thai, early Bangkok, early – 20th century)
5. A tortoise shell dressing set with covered box. (European, late 19th century)
Among 200 lots are ceramics, blue & white porcelains, monochromes and polychromes from the Far East; Thai and Khmer grazed ceramics and potteries; antique bronze and silver objects of Southeast Asia; Chinese and Burmese woodcarving as well as collectible European objects d’art.
All lots will be on view at the same venue on February 1 –5, 2010 at 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Illustrated catalogues will be available at the Preview Room.
The Highlight of the arts & antiques in this month are:
1. A polychrome porcelain double-gourd vase painted with peonies and floral vine scrolls pattern. (Japanese, Kutani, early 20th century)
2. A polychrome porcelain stem dish painted with panels of court lady with metal stand. (Chinese, Ching)
3. A carved and repoussé silver rice bowl decorated with Ramayana epic scene. (Burmese, early 20th century)
4. A silver cigarette case printed with (Lithography) Prince Damrong Rajanubhap. (Thai, early Bangkok, early – 20th century)
5. A tortoise shell dressing set with covered box. (European, late 19th century)
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Asian –European Artists Gather at Patravadi Theatre
The BOW Project Celebrates Contemporary Dance, Film and Music From Around the World
The BOW Project artists from Faroe Islands, United Kingdom, New York, Malaysia, Belgium and Beijing will bring together “The Final BOW” an evening of dance, film and music from around the world on 16 January 2010 at Patravadi Theatre.
The BOW Project is a cross-cultural collaboration of five artists from Asia and Europe. They are film/dance artist Rannvá Káradóttir ( Denmark), dancer/choreographers Cathy Seago (UK), Shi Jing Xin (China), Mei-Yin Ng (Malaysia) and composer/musician Emmanuel Bally (Belgium), who first met in 2007 in Beijing during the cross cultural exchange project Pointe-to-point. The BOW Project is about exchanging and renewing ideas about movement, from within their own and other cultures. The artists will produce a live performance event “The Final Bow” at Patravadi Theatre and a short film which will go on to be shown at Festivals to international audiences during 2010.
An evening to conclude their three-week residency in Thailand, in“The Final BOW”, the five artists will bring from home a piece of work to be presented in a mixed bill in the first half of the program. In the second half of the program, the artists will present the creation a new performance “BOW” which is the product of their residency. “BOW” is an intertextual dance and music performance where the artists move across genres to connect through a collective performance. Also will be shown during the evening is a documentary “Amazing Grace” made by Ans Kanen and Han de Bruin during Pointe to Point 5th Asia Europe Dance Forum.
Workshops on dance, music and film will also be conducted by the artists during their residency at Patravadi Theatre. Please contact the theatre by email patravaditheatre@gmail.com or call 024127287 for details.
The BOW project is supported by the Asia Europe Foundation as a follow project of the 5th Asia Europe Dance Forum.
EVENT: “The Final BOW” an evening of dance, live music and film from around the world.
DATE/TIME: 16 Jan 2010 (Sat) 7:30pm
VENUE: Theatre-in-the-Garden, Patravadi Theatre
TICKETS: 300B. 100B (Student)
Tickets are now available at Total Reservation, the public can contact www.totalreservation.com or hotline 02-833-5555 to book the tickets. Total Reservation branches: Siam Paragon, Emporium, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, BTS Mo Chit, BTS Victory Monument, The Mall: Bangkae, Bangkapi, Thapra, Ramkhamhaeng, Ngamwongwan.
Visit www.patravaditheatre.com, www.bowproject.wordpress.com for more information on The BOW Project.
Press inquiry:
Toby To (International Programme Director, Patravadi Theatre)
patravaditheatre@gmail.com 02412 7287-8 (Tel) 08 9153 0682 (mobile)
PROGRAMME of “The Final BOW”
With works from Faroe Islands, United Kingdom, New York, Malaysia, Belgium and Beijing we present a program of dance, film and music from around the world. The five artists have brought from home a piece of work which is presented here in Patravadi Theatre in a mixed bill in the first half of the programme. In the second half of the programme, a newly-created piece BOW by all participating artists during their residency in Thailand will be premiered.
1. Rannvá Káradóttir ( Denmark)
Title: Memotech / Memotekið - 5.58 min.
Media: Dance film
2. Cathy Seago (UK)
Title: Concept excerpts from DUOD
Media: Dance performance
3. Shi Jing Xin (China)
Title:Xia Xie Bo Wa-White/A dance for the God - 8.min (excerpt of “Peace plan into Tibet” 2009)?Media: Dance performance and Video
4. Mei-Yin Ng (Malaysia)
Title: Cinderella Toe Jam
Media: Dance
5. Emmanuel Bally (Belgium)
Title: choral III variations ?Media: Music
--- INTERVAL 15.MIN ---
6. Title: BOW
Devised, Developed and Performed by: Cathy Seago, Shi Jing Xin, Mei-Yin NG
Music by: Emmanuel Baily and the Wang Wei Quartet
Film: Rannva Karadottir
An intertextual dance and music performance where the artists move across genres and connect through a collective performance, gathering their individual experience of this journey though the wide range of cultures and practices represented.
• During the evening the documentary Amazing Grace, made by Ans Kanen and Jan de Bruin during Pointe to Point 5th Asia Europe Dance Forum will be shown.
The BOW Project artists from Faroe Islands, United Kingdom, New York, Malaysia, Belgium and Beijing will bring together “The Final BOW” an evening of dance, film and music from around the world on 16 January 2010 at Patravadi Theatre.
The BOW Project is a cross-cultural collaboration of five artists from Asia and Europe. They are film/dance artist Rannvá Káradóttir ( Denmark), dancer/choreographers Cathy Seago (UK), Shi Jing Xin (China), Mei-Yin Ng (Malaysia) and composer/musician Emmanuel Bally (Belgium), who first met in 2007 in Beijing during the cross cultural exchange project Pointe-to-point. The BOW Project is about exchanging and renewing ideas about movement, from within their own and other cultures. The artists will produce a live performance event “The Final Bow” at Patravadi Theatre and a short film which will go on to be shown at Festivals to international audiences during 2010.
An evening to conclude their three-week residency in Thailand, in“The Final BOW”, the five artists will bring from home a piece of work to be presented in a mixed bill in the first half of the program. In the second half of the program, the artists will present the creation a new performance “BOW” which is the product of their residency. “BOW” is an intertextual dance and music performance where the artists move across genres to connect through a collective performance. Also will be shown during the evening is a documentary “Amazing Grace” made by Ans Kanen and Han de Bruin during Pointe to Point 5th Asia Europe Dance Forum.
Workshops on dance, music and film will also be conducted by the artists during their residency at Patravadi Theatre. Please contact the theatre by email patravaditheatre@gmail.com or call 024127287 for details.
The BOW project is supported by the Asia Europe Foundation as a follow project of the 5th Asia Europe Dance Forum.
EVENT: “The Final BOW” an evening of dance, live music and film from around the world.
DATE/TIME: 16 Jan 2010 (Sat) 7:30pm
VENUE: Theatre-in-the-Garden, Patravadi Theatre
TICKETS: 300B. 100B (Student)
Tickets are now available at Total Reservation, the public can contact www.totalreservation.com or hotline 02-833-5555 to book the tickets. Total Reservation branches: Siam Paragon, Emporium, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, BTS Mo Chit, BTS Victory Monument, The Mall: Bangkae, Bangkapi, Thapra, Ramkhamhaeng, Ngamwongwan.
Visit www.patravaditheatre.com, www.bowproject.wordpress.com for more information on The BOW Project.
Press inquiry:
Toby To (International Programme Director, Patravadi Theatre)
patravaditheatre@gmail.com 02412 7287-8 (Tel) 08 9153 0682 (mobile)
PROGRAMME of “The Final BOW”
With works from Faroe Islands, United Kingdom, New York, Malaysia, Belgium and Beijing we present a program of dance, film and music from around the world. The five artists have brought from home a piece of work which is presented here in Patravadi Theatre in a mixed bill in the first half of the programme. In the second half of the programme, a newly-created piece BOW by all participating artists during their residency in Thailand will be premiered.
1. Rannvá Káradóttir ( Denmark)
Title: Memotech / Memotekið - 5.58 min.
Media: Dance film
2. Cathy Seago (UK)
Title: Concept excerpts from DUOD
Media: Dance performance
3. Shi Jing Xin (China)
Title:Xia Xie Bo Wa-White/A dance for the God - 8.min (excerpt of “Peace plan into Tibet” 2009)?Media: Dance performance and Video
4. Mei-Yin Ng (Malaysia)
Title: Cinderella Toe Jam
Media: Dance
5. Emmanuel Bally (Belgium)
Title: choral III variations ?Media: Music
--- INTERVAL 15.MIN ---
6. Title: BOW
Devised, Developed and Performed by: Cathy Seago, Shi Jing Xin, Mei-Yin NG
Music by: Emmanuel Baily and the Wang Wei Quartet
Film: Rannva Karadottir
An intertextual dance and music performance where the artists move across genres and connect through a collective performance, gathering their individual experience of this journey though the wide range of cultures and practices represented.
• During the evening the documentary Amazing Grace, made by Ans Kanen and Jan de Bruin during Pointe to Point 5th Asia Europe Dance Forum will be shown.
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