Role Play Toys (2019) by Peerapal AintoomArt Centre Silpakorn University
With realistic techniques, toys of assorted characters placed on a reflective surface illustrate the artist’s childhood memories.
Role Play Toys by Peerapal Aintoom not only rewrites the narratives of the items he holds dear but also invites viewers to connect memories to stories in today’s society.
Composed of all three primary colors, the vibrance of the art encourages the viewers to find balance by shifting their sights to their surroundings.
Toys representing Japanese and Western media depict innocence and violence embedded in cultures.
Animals, superheroes, and military vehicles are symbolically painted to reflect co-existing hierarchy, power, and politics, simulating contemporary society.
With the level of sophistication given by each brush stroke, the illustrated items appear realistic and encourage viewers to contemplate on relevant societal issues by using contemporary approaches.
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