Imago
year 2024
“This work is the first step in reclaiming our body, our story, and the fragments of identity that were once taken from us.
The film unfolds within a single room—a space reconstructed from photographs of a motel room.
This room once held us captive in our youth, where we existed solely as a sexual object.
A decade later, the room burned down. It no longer exists. But in the night, we often find ourself drifting back to that place. We would then wake up each morning in disarray.
In 2023, We took on art therapy which became a vital force that gave us the courage to finally tell this story—not just to others, but to ourself.
The animation in the film is born from a ritualistic process. We sliced, crumpled, burned, and painted over photographs taken during that time
—transforming the deep wounds of our past into ephemeral light and shadow.”
from Perth, 2024 to Perth, 2014—2023
Ladkrabang, Pinklao, Chiang Rai, Satorn and Rangsit, Thailand
The body of work was presented in the solo exhibition Imago at Bangkok CityCity Gallery in Thailand from October to November 2024.
The installation consisted of a 22-minute short film displayed on a translucent LED screen.
The film was composed of hand-drawn animations in photographs, explicit footage that had been used to blackmail the artist, and newly shot cinematic footage.
The exhibition also included a short video piece projected onto a clear acrylic box, new large-scale photographic works printed on mirrors, and glicée prints.
All of this resonated with the hope and power of resilience and healing.
This body of work included content that may have triggered sensitive mental and emotional responses, such as themes of abuse, self-destruction, depression, and explicit sexual imagery. As such, access to the exhibition was restricted to individuals aged 18 and above.
In addition to the exhibition, the gallery hosted a free art therapy workshop every Saturday, aimed at assisting teenagers and young adults aged 18 to 25 in exploring tools for the healing process. The program was led by a professional art therapist.
For further information about the exhibition, organizations as well as individuals were encouraged to contact Bangkok CityCity Gallery.