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The body of work titled "Obvious Absencer" by Eiair invites us to transcend the human-centric worldview and shift toward perceiving "the small"—a dimension of reality that our contemporary awareness often forgets and overlooks.

This collection is akin to a miniature simulation of "the entire world," born from a wondrous, primordial process resembling the birth of the universe. As earth merges with water, it is meticulously hand-formed, air-dried by the wind, and forged through the fire of a 1250°C kiln. The power of these four elements transforms soft porcelain clay into objects both resilient and fragile, mirroring the delicate balance of our ecosystem.In an era where humanity is disconnected from nature and habituated to fleeting conveniences, Eiair employs a craft-oriented attitude.

Through the meticulous technique of slip dotting, he populates the work with infinite details, prompting contemporary viewers to awaken their senses—restoring the profound interplay between sight and touch—while fostering a critical awareness of the societal issues that stem from neglecting our surroundings.

We are invited to softly wander and observe the nooks, crannies, and unexpected corners where these artworks camouflage and permeate in absolute silence. If you walk past this present reality without noticing... the question remains: is it the artwork that is missing, or is it we ourselves who are fading, losing awareness of the fragile world right before our eyes? Let us step closer, zoom in, and reconnect with these hidden molecules of life together.

Eiair is one of the featured artists currently exhibiting his work in the 'Shared Sensibilities' exhibition at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC).

The exhibition is running until mid-September in Bangkok. If you happen to be in Bangkok during this time, I would like to invite you to come by and experience these shared sensibilities with us.

photo cr: Chitagon Suprawat..
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“Shared Sensibilities: ผัสสะ - สัมผัส”
an international cultural exchange exhibition featuring contemporary crafts by Thai and South Korean artists.
At Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center
18 AUG – 15 SEP 2026
Co-curated by Deulnib Lee & Angkrit Ajchariyasophon

Shin Sunyi explores the relationship between material and the hand, as well as the craft-based thinking embedded in repetitive making, through Eunipsa, Korea's traditional silver inlay technique. For the artist, craft is both a language for creating form and a process of engaging in dialogue with material through the movement of the hand.

Building upon this traditional technique—where fine grooves are carved into a metal surface and inlaid with silver wire—Shin expands the formal language of Korean metal craft into a contemporary context. The countless, meticulous gestures involved in the process are more than decorative techniques; they embody a craft practice that responds to the nature of the material through patience, precision, and close observation.
In this exhibition, Shin presents works that reinterpret tradition through her own contemporary sensibility. Delicately inlaying silver wire onto iron vessels, she creates forms shaped by concentration, persistence, and the subtle dialogue between hand and material. Her work reveals how repetitive gestures can transform material into new expressions, demonstrating that craft remains an ongoing process of thinking through making.

Shin Sunyi is one of the featured artists currently exhibiting her work in the 'Shared Sensibilities' exhibition at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC).

The exhibition is running until mid-September in Bangkok. If you happen to be in Bangkok during this time, I would like to invite you to come by and experience these shared sensibilities with us.

photo cr: Chitagon Suprawat..
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“Shared Sensibilities: ผัสสะ - สัมผัส”
an international cultural exchange exhibition featuring contemporary crafts by Thai and South Korean artists. At Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center
18 AUG – 15 SEP 2026
Co-curated by Deulnib Lee & Angkrit Ajchariyasophon

Chattakan Vongsiri: Before the Mask (2026)

This series explores the intersection of memory, identity, and material transformation through the reconstruction of discarded glass cullet. The works originate from paper-mâché khon masks—a childhood toy given to the artist by his late mother. As cherished objects of remembrance, these masks inspired the artist to reconsider the identity of the khon mask through the language of hot glass. The making process serves as a metaphor, translating the layering of discarded paper fragments into the gradual fusion of recycled glass pieces. Although melted and joined into a unified form, the traces and histories of each glass fragment are intentionally preserved on the surface. The monkey and giant figures are not merely characters from Thai classical literature; they become vessels for personal relationships and cultural inheritance. The works suggest that what is passed down is not only a physical object, but also a way of seeing, a creative process, and enduring values embedded within the material itself.

Supported by: Glass Studio

Chattakan Vongsiri is one of the featured artists currently exhibiting his work in the 'Shared Sensibilities' exhibition at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC).

The exhibition is running until mid-September in Bangkok. If you happen to be in Bangkok during this time, I would like to invite you to come by and experience these shared sensibilities with us.

photo cr: Chitagon Suprawat..
.ocac

“Shared Sensibilities: ผัสสะ - สัมผัส”
an international cultural exchange exhibition featuring contemporary crafts by Thai and South Korean artists.
At Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center
18 AUG – 15 SEP 2026
Co-curated by Deulnib Lee & Angkrit Ajchariyasophon

Park Seonmin explores the values of time, memory, and sustainability through “Regenerative Glass.” Constantly melted and reborn through fire, glass is more than a material; it becomes a medium that connects the past with the present.

For the artist, Regenerative Glass is not simply about reusing a material, but about the inherent nature of glass to be endlessly melted, reshaped, and renewed over time. Through this process, her work reflects on the accumulation of time and the continuity of memory, inviting viewers to reconsider cultural heritage and the environment from a contemporary perspective. These ideas resonate as shared sensibilities in our lives today.

This perspective is embodied in works inspired by ancient Korean glass artifacts and traditional vessels. The weathered textures of excavated glass are reinterpreted through contemporary glassmaking, while the blue and green hues of Silla glass, introduced via the Silk Road, are translated into a contemporary visual language. In this exhibition, the works are presented alongside traditional Korean folding screens (byeongpung) made of hanji and printed with the artist's imagery, offering a new way of experiencing the work.

Park Seonmin is one of the featured artists currently exhibiting her work in the 'Shared Sensibilities' exhibition at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC).

The exhibition is running until mid-September in Bangkok. If you happen to be in Bangkok during this time, I would like to invite you to come by and experience these shared sensibilities with us.

photo cr: Chitagon Suprawat..
.ocac

“Shared Sensibilities: ผัสสะ - สัมผัส”
an international cultural exchange exhibition featuring contemporary crafts by Thai and South Korean artists. At Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center
18 AUG – 15 SEP 2026
Co-curated by Deulnib Lee & Angkrit Ajchariyasophon

Kim Gyu creates furniture and sculptural works that draw upon the grain, materiality, and traces of nature embedded in wood. For the artist, craft is not about shaping material into a desired form, but about understanding the nature of wood and discovering the possibilities it holds.

Reading the history carried within each piece of timber, She carves and hollows the material along its natural grain. She embraces the inherent characteristics of wood—charring its surface and allowing it to respond to changes in temperature and humidity—revealing its organic textures and quiet sense of balance. By hollowing the interior while refining the exterior, she creates works that embody both restraint and creation.

In this exhibition, She presents works inspired by the forms of traditional vessels, expressing the material presence of wood alongside a distinctly Korean aesthetic. Her work invites viewers to rediscover the intrinsic beauty of natural materials and suggests how craft can serve as a bridge between nature and people.

Kim Gyu is one of the featured artists currently exhibiting her work in the 'Shared Sensibilities' exhibition at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC).

The exhibition is running until mid-September in Bangkok. If you happen to be in Bangkok during this time, I would like to invite you to come by and experience these shared sensibilities with us.
photo cr: Chitagon Suprawat..
.ocac

“Shared Sensibilities: ผัสสะ - สัมผัส”
an international cultural exchange exhibition featuring contemporary crafts by Thai and South Korean artists. At Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center
18 AUG – 15 SEP 2026
Co-curated by Deulnib Lee & Angkrit Ajchariyasophon

The Landscape series, comprising six pieces by Chumpon Utayophat, represents a long journey upon wooden planks defined by gentle lines, colors, and forms. Chumpon is a sculptor who merges his life with woodwork, breathing new life into fragments of ebony, wild champak, cassia, ironwood, red padauk, Siamese rosewood, and makha with a profound understanding. The flowing lines, reminiscent of river currents, and the sprouting seeds are born out of humility and a deep communication between 'man' and 'wood.' This relationship ultimately culminates in a symbol of abundance and a harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. The gentle touch of the gaze guides us to perceive the warm temperature and the distinct, subtle textures of each wood species. This is a craft that demands "time" and rigorous practice, refining the true essence of nature into a state of pure beauty. Chumpon demonstrates to us that nothing is devoid of value, and the truth of materials is humbly concealed within this very understanding of nature.

Chumpon Utayophat is one of the featured artists currently exhibiting his work in the 'Shared Sensibilities' exhibition at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC).

The exhibition is running until mid-September in Bangkok. If you happen to be in Bangkok during this time, I would like to invite you to come by and experience these shared sensibilities with us.

Courtesy of the Collection of Khun Somsak Kumnerdsittiseree

photo cr: Chitagon Suprawat..
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The one thing most of us are given equally upon birth is time, and “collects” time. As a metal artist, Cho travels to places across the country steeped in history with a bag full of soft wax. Using wax, he collects traces of bygone times etched into land and stone, such as the granite blocks propping up Gwangtonggyo Bridge, which had originally been used to build Queen Sindeok's tomb, and the small section of the Berlin Wall near Cheonggyecheon in Seoul. Cho then turns these traces of time he collects into metal objects with delicately crafted, shiny surfaces.

The technique he uses for this work, known as precision “lost wax casting,” is a metal crafting technique similar to the commonly known “rubbing” or “frottage” technique. It involves transferring the texture of the stone or land imprinted on soft wax to a thin and light metal plate. Capturing the texture captures the past experienced by the stone or land, and by doing so, the artist signals his eagerness to wait for the future ahead.

Cho’s work is a three-dimensional expression of time and a tactile record of the past. In essence, he tells stories about our existence and invokes a meaningful discussion on “temporality” with works that embody the temporal nature of time.

Cho Sungho is one of the featured artists currently exhibiting his work in the 'Shared Sensibilities' exhibition at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC).

The exhibition is running until mid-September in Bangkok. If you happen to be in Bangkok during this time, I would like to invite you to come by and experience these shared sensibilities with us.

photo cr: Chitagon Suprawat..
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Rudee Tancharoen: What Is Held Remains, (2026)
Materials: PaAo brass bell, hand-forged brass wire, modern cast brass component, burnt twig

“The making of this work grows from a long relationship with PaAo ancient-casting craftsmen, whose practice continues despite its uncertainty and modest return. Their work carries a knowledge that has endured through persistence rather than permanence. This installation reflects on the delicate conditions that allow such practices to remain alive. Held in quiet balance, it speaks of care, fragility, and the effort required to sustain what cannot be taken for granted. Some things do not endure because they are strong, but because they continue to be held.”

Rudee Tancharoen is one of the featured artists currently exhibiting her work in the 'Shared Sensibilities' exhibition at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC).

The exhibition is running until mid-September in Bangkok. If you happen to be in Bangkok during this time, I would like to invite you to come by and experience these shared sensibilities with us.
photo cr: Chitagon Suprawat..
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Human life begins in earth and ultimately returns to it. Working with clay—the oldest of materials—Kim Hojung explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and time. For the artist, clay is not merely a medium but a material that carries the memory of the land, the traces of civilization, and the history of human life.

She reinterprets the formal language of prehistoric earthenware and traditional Korean ceramics through a contemporary lens. The proportions of comb-pattern pottery, the rhythm of repeated lines, the natural colours of clay, and the transformations created through firing are reimagined as new forms and surfaces. Rather than controlling every outcome, the artist embraces the inherent variability of clay, allowing the material itself to shape the work.
Recently, She has expanded this exploration by experimenting with different clay bodies and extending the practice into photography, drawing, and material-based painting.

Across these media, the artist translates the tactile qualities of the earth and the passage of time into a contemporary visual language.

Kim Hojung's work invites viewers to experience clay not simply as a material, but as a vessel of memory—one that connects nature, humanity, and time through form and materiality.

Kim Hojung is one of the featured artists currently exhibiting her work in the 'Shared Sensibilities' exhibition at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC).
The exhibition is running until mid-September in Bangkok. If you happen to be in Bangkok during this time, I would like to invite you to come by and experience these shared sensibilities with us.

photo cr: Chitagon Suprawat..
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Drawing from the Sanskrit concept of Ṛta—the cosmic order that serves as the root of "art"—Mo Jirachaisakul's work seeks to transform chaos into structured form. His sculptures embody a timeless duality, appearing simultaneously ancient and newly made, as if freshly unburied or taken straight from the kiln. By stretching and distorting carved patterns inspired by ancient Ban Chiang pottery, Jirachaisakul exposes the underlying tension and chaos while maintaining the pieces' functional nature—demonstrating a harmonious coexistence of order and disorder.

Mo Jirachaisakul is one of the featured artists currently exhibiting his work in the 'Shared Sensibilities' exhibition at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC).

The exhibition is running until mid-September in Bangkok. If you happen to be in Bangkok during this time, I would like to invite you to come by and experience these shared sensibilities with us.

photo cr: Chitagon Suprawat..
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