Curated by Slure Project
15-24 November 2019

Collaborative Artists:
Rapatchanun Cochaputsu
Sivaroj Kongsakul
Tossapol Boonsinsukh


Artist's Statement:
The unconscious mind is the unknown in the shadow like an ocean of thoughts, memories, and dreams, all connected through a web of time. Once in a while we travel into the obscure place. During the journey there are spaces in between where we experience darkness and stillness, yet we move freely.

In this space lies all possibilities. The silence is always there before things are illuminated. This tempo of darkness and light becomes a rhythm in our consciousness. When we arrive at a place where light is reflected we begin to make sense of the experience through emotions and thoughts.

We must ask ourselves why we tend to look away from darkness?

Are we afraid of what we might see?

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Different parts of the installation perform as triggers for imagination, memories, and emotions rather than providing fixed answers. The play of lighting, shadow, and color designs work in subtle ways and allow the subjects to be involved with more depth. Another Side of Darkness becomes a metaphor of the ‘Home’ or the ‘Self.’ Each individual is given a torch to explore and interact to make meanings of the experience for themselves. A torch has always been significant in human society as a mean of illumination. Human are drawn to light as a part of our survival instinct and the innate desire to evolve.

To shine light on something is to have the knowledge, and the knowledge drives away fear. The torch becomes a symbol of hope and the seeking of the awakening of the human consciousness. Darkness and light give meaning to one another.

To know light you must know darkness.

To know yourself you must explore the shadow within you and bring it to light.

​Rapatchanun Cochaputsu & Kaenipa Phanakorn

For more information: https://www.alternativeuniverse.co/awakening-bangkok-2019


Responsibilities: Project Coordinator, Project Designer, Artist Liaison