By Marsi Foundation
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Portrait of Marsi (20th Century) by UnknownMarsi Foundation
The Truth of Marsi
For more than four decades, Marsi created remarkable paintings which are widely recognized. She also showed mastery of music and literature and had strong interest in all subjects. She was genuinely an artist, showing the truth of the artist from the beginning to the end.
An important truth in her paintings comes from her saying “Art is a reflection of Life and Death”. This inspires viewers to explore the universal philosophy of existence and deterioration of Beauty and Ugliness.
Marsi's Home (20th Century) by UnknownMarsi Foundation
Marsi lived in "Vellara", a small home in Annot until passed away in 2013. Her absence does not prevent us from appreciating her artworks, which are endless conversations encouraging us to perceive the truth in her paintings, as well as the identity of Marsi for all time.
"Beauty & Ugliness: Aesthetic of Marsi" exhibition : Room 4 - The Truth (21th Century) by Marsi FoundationMarsi Foundation
La Piscine (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
La Piscine (undated)
114 x 146 cm.
Oil on canvas
Annot, France
This painting of a swimming pool portrays joyous young women and unusual imaginative creatures.
The painting is interesting in merging Thai designs with classical European styles. The elaborate details in such a large painting clearly reflects Marsi’s mastery, determination, and attention to detail.
lion sculpture and river rocks painted by Marsi (21th Century) by Marsi FoundationMarsi Foundation
Home decorating lion sculpture and rocks painted by Marsi.
Couple of wood carved lion sculpture painted by Marsi (21th Century) by Marsi FoundationMarsi Foundation
Home decorating couple wooden carved lion sculpture painted by Marsi.
Le Mur (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
Le Mur (1985)
162 x 130 cm.
Oil on canvas
Annot, France
This is one of Marsi’s finest paintings, which was inspired by a dream that she had. The painting depicts a high wall between the living (right) and the dead (left), clearly expressing the truth that life and death are one with each other.
It is also an expression of love, showing happiness of lovers on the same side of the wall,
in contrast to lovers on opposite sides, who look across the wall with sadness and longing.
Sketch on wax paper of Les deux bassets (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
Sketch on wax paper of Les deux bassets (undated)
Les deux Bassets (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
Les deux Bassets (undated)
60 x 34 cm.
Oil on canvas
Annot, France
The two Basset Hound dogs in the woman's arms represent Marsi’s beloved pets. The artist showed great talent in capturing their affectionate gestures and facial expressions, creating a charming piece of art.
Perrofleur IV (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
Perrofleur IV (undated)
22 x 16 cm.
Oil on canvas
Annot, France
This is one of the paintings in the series where Marsi incorporated assorted flowers into a shape of parrot. Parrots are her favorite pets and have always been important elements in her artworks.
The parrot in this small painting was painted in various shades, similar to one of her parrots.
Les Noces d'Octobre (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
Les Noces d' Octobre (1978)
73 x 60 cm.
Oil on canvas
Annot, France
Here, Marsi experimented using warm colors, unlike in her other artworks. The painting depicts a woman and an inhuman creature as the main components, showing elaborate details and masterful coloring techniques.
Apprendre à voir (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
Apprendre à Voir (1984)
60 x 60 cm.
Oil on canvas
Annot, France
Marsi demonstrated her artistic attention to detail and interesting contrasts of color. The red color complements the green, while the green empowers the red. The symbolic fun-loving inhuman creature, together with delicate floral decoration, creates a unique piece of art.
Sketch on wax paper of Au bonheur des Oiseaux (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
Sketch on wax paper of Au bonheur des Oiseaux (1970)
Au bonheur des Oiseaux (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
Au bonheur des Oiseaux (1970)
73 x 60 cm.
Oil on canvas
Annot, France
The young couple is a symbol commonly found in many of Marsi’s paintings.
This painting takes a small element from her other paintings and expands it to show more sophisticated details. Her careful use of color and varnishing help to show the unique facial expressions of the love birds.
Je me souviens (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
Je me souviens (1992)
92 x 73 cm.
Oil on canvas
Annot, France
This painting reflects the meaning of life and death. But here, the skeleton looks at her own reflection, imagining how beautiful she was while young. In addition, the characters of the monkey and chameleon are intriguing, as other animals in Marsi’s works.
Typically, one may think of a young woman imagining that one day, she may die.
La Belle à la Cour de la Bête (20th Century) by MarsiMarsi Foundation
La Belle à la Cour de la Bête (1995)
130 x 195 cm.
Oil on canvas
Annot, France
This major painting of Marsi shows a fragile Beauty leading a procession to a terrifying looking Beast. The composition was probably inspired by the Renaissance style, in which the artist showed much interest.
The human and animal figures are painted in colorful and imaginative poses.
The St. Bernard dog in the left corner of the painting is one of Marsi’s favorite pets and appears again here.
More of Marsi's sketches here
The Day the Piano Arrived: Princess Marsi Sukhumbhand Paribatra (21th Century) by Shane BunnagMarsi Foundation
The Day the Piano Arrived: Princess Marsi Sukhumbhand Paribatra.
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“Beauty and Ugliness: Aesthetic of Marsi”
7 November – 23 December 2018, The National Gallery Organised by Marsi Foundation
Artist
Princess Marsi Paribatra
Project Advisor
M.R. Jisnuson Svasti
Curator
Assistant Professor Dr. Supachai Areerungruang
Project Coordinator
M.L. Apichit Vudhijai
M.L. Chandrabha Svasti
Exhibition Design
Pruitsatorn Sakulthai
Kwanjit Chayapum
Exhibition Production
Kwanjit Chayapum
Graphic Design
Kwanjit Chayapum
Communication and Public Relations
Kullaya Kassakul
Event Operation
Ruamporn Thavornathiwas
Photography
Samatcha Apaisuwan
Documentary Production
Shane Bunnag
Acknowledgement
The National Gallery
