Haritorn Akarapat



Haritorn Akarapat
Haritorn Akarapat
Haritorn contemporary works are generally recognised as the new generation sculpture who is attempting to "develop" Surrealistic forms and thoughts representing unconsciousness status on artistic works, by referring to Sigmund Freud's psychological theory. The various forms are applied to the technique of trimming down human figures, objects found in daily life and geometric structure of architecture. Thus these models become simple, ambiguous, and consist of numerous meanings which the audience can interpret differently. In addition Haritorn often selects different materials and color of bronze. By emphasing on the bronze colour presenting serious look he worked continuously with it for 6 years.

Man Passionate in Art Silver
Man Passionate in Art Silver
Haritorn says: "I have got my inspiration by creating miniature Buddha images in the old Thai society, which were simply made by hands and using no elaborated tools. They were successfully able to reflect the story and spiritual value of Thai people."


Man Passionate in Art Green
Man Passionate in Art Green
He likes to cast colour bronze reflecting vigorous shades of light blue, deep green, orange-red, and yellow. In general these colours are only used in the souvenir industry. They are a taboo taste in contemporary Thai sculpture. This time, Haritorn's idea shows contradiction and dissimilarity by using bronze (an old technique) with colours relating more to plastic objects and toys.

In short, technique and specificities

• Haritorn Akarapat virtually withdrew from public exhibitions after his early career success culminating in 1991 with this winning of the Superior Prize at the 7th Henry Moore Grand Prize exhibition in Japan. Today, recognition of Akarapat art is almost exclusively from within Thailand.

• His sculptures hide numerous meanings. One can say that his sculptures communicate human state which captures the binary system – for example success-failure; happy-sad; dream-reality; strong-stupid.

• Various forms are applied to the technique of trimming down human figures, daily objects or architectural elements. Thus models become simple, ambiguous, and consist of numerous meanings which the audience can interpret differently.

• Haritorn has this particularity that he casts colour bronze reflecting vigorous shades of light of blue, deep green, orange-red, and yellow. In Thailand these colours are only used in the souvenir industry and are quite a "taboo taste" in contemporary Thai sculpture. Haritorn's idea shows contradiction and dissimilarity by using bronze (an old technique) with colours relating more to plastic objects and toys. Quite daring, this technique gives great depth to the bronze, and surprisingly does not hide it but enhances the magnificence of this noble material.

Saturday January 5, 2008
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