ARIN RUNGJANG

Rungjang is known for deftly revisiting historical material, overlapping major and minor narratives across multiple times, places, and languages. His interest lies in lesser-known aspects of Thai history and their intersection with the present in the sites and contexts of his practice. Objects, which can draw together distant events across time and space, are central to his investigations. He has a practice that spans different media and often involves video and site-specific installation. In his exploration of history and everyday life experiences he deftly dissects material and revisits master-narratives through the agency of the small event.

For this exhibition, Arin Rungjang explored the nuanced and sometimes conflicting relationship between chocolate and cocoa culture and our perception of time. On one hand, the slow growth of cocoa trees, taking 5 to 6 years to bear fruit, highlights a patient and gradual process. On the other hand, our craving for chocolate and the demands of fast-paced economies push us to live at an accelerated pace. Through a reflective art installation, Rungjang invites viewers to immerse themselves in diverse sensations of the passage of time, encouraging contemplation and introspection.