Exploring the Success of Metro Art Series 2: Playable Art at Phahon Yothin MRT Station
Renowned for its success, Metro Art Series 2: Playable Art at Phahon Yothin MRT Station has captivated the hearts of famous pop art artists, including Tu-Natchapol Tusangiam, known as Tu!!, and Ploy-Ploysiri Rungkadilok, also known as So Seriously Wild. These talented individuals have contributed their unique perspectives and creations to this interactive art exhibition, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Multifaceted Art Experience
This edition of Metro Art focuses on interactive art formats, featuring various checkpoints and an artist showroom. The exhibition encompasses a wide range of art forms, such as ART ON PLAY, ART DISPLAY, PLAY AREA ART, MUSIC ART, ART PROP, BOMB ART, ART WORKSHOP, ART COMPETITION, ART LEARNING, and ART MARKET. MRT passengers are encouraged to immerse themselves in these experiences, fostering a closer connection with art and the joy it brings.
Insights from the Artists
After captivating art enthusiasts and lovers for over a month, the two up-and-coming pop art artists, Ploy-Ploysiri Rungkadilok and Tu-Natchapol Tusangiam, shared their thoughts on their involvement in Metro Art Series 2.
Passionate pop art artist Tu-Natchapol Tusangiam, also known as Tu!!, has cultivated his love for art since the tender age of 4. With an impressive portfolio of collaborations with renowned brands and exhibitions both domestically and internationally, Tu!! spoke about his contribution to the event. He named his artwork “The Funderground,” combining the words “Fun” and “Underground,” reflecting the subway location of the exhibition while conveying his street culture-inspired identity through art.
Tu!! emphasized the importance of adding a sense of fun and color to his artwork. He aims to inspire individuals to find their own vibrant hues amid life’s challenges, suggesting that these colors can take on various forms, such as engaging in hobbies, spending time with loved ones, or simply appreciating the world’s vividness. By infusing art with these emotions, Tu!! believes that it becomes an essential element that enriches human existence.
Ploy-Ploysiri Rungkadilok, alias So Seriously Wild, draws inspiration from influential contemporary artist Jeff Koons, famous for his extensive portfolio, including iconic works like “Rabbit” and “Balloon Dog.” Seeking to create artwork that resonates with the masses, Ploy aims to establish a connection between passersby and his pop art pieces.
Ploy’s latest concept, “Wild Playground,” invites the general public to explore and engage with his artwork effortlessly. By incorporating clean lines, vibrant colors, and playable elements into his creations, he intends to stimulate the audience’s imagination and offer a delightful experience. Furthermore, Ploy integrates hand-made embroidery into his artwork, which adds a unique touch to the pieces, blurring the line between art and practical use.
Both artists draw inspiration from their childhood experiences and personal lives. Ploy’s character, Nong Wild, serves as a representation of his childhood teddy bear, while his gallery room showcases an illustration of his beloved cat. These personal touches add depth and emotion to their captivating artworks.
Achieving New Heights in Art
For Ploy, this Metro Art exhibition represents an uncharted territory, as it marks his debut in showcasing a collection of digital and textile pieces on such a grand scale. The immense task of transforming the entire station into a gallery room brought both pressure and determination to create his best work.
Despite doubts regarding the audience’s reception, Ploy’s exceptional art has exceeded his initial expectations. Witnessing people flock to his artworks, reveling in their whimsical nature, and capturing cherished moments through photographs has filled Ploy with immense pride and joy.
Discover Metro Art Series 2
Art enthusiasts and curious individuals alike are encouraged to visit Phahon Yothin MRT Station to explore Metro Art Series 2. This art-filled extravaganza will be open to the public from today until August 31, 2023, between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Admission is free. For more information, kindly visit Metro Mall Bangkok’s Facebook page.
It is said to be very successful, making 2 famous pop art artists like it Tu – Natchapol Tusangiam or Inside!! a Ploy – Ploysiri Rungkadilok or So Seriously Wild Even with a smile that could not close After having the opportunity to join in creating works of art in Series 2 Metro Art (Metro Art) in the Playable Art theme: Playable Art at Phahon Yothin MRT Station.
The specialty of art in the city center this time is that it has a checkpoint and an artist showroom. Which will focus more on interactive art formats, be it ART ON PLAY / ART DISPLAY / PLAY AREA ART / MUSIC ART / ART PROP / BOMB ART / ART WORKSHOP / ART COMPETITION / ART LEARNING and ART MARKET where MRT passengers can create content fun on yourself and closer to art
After Playable Art: Playable Art has been displayed for art lovers and lovers in Phahon Yothin MRT area to visit and take cool pictures for more than a month. Ploysiri Rangkadilok, 2 new generation of pop art artists opened his heart to tell about his feeling of making artwork the highlight of Metro Art Series 2 from the beginning to the success Unique
Tu-Natchafol Tu-Sangiam or Tu!! Passionate pop art artist He has been in love with art since he was 4. Before that, he had collaborated with many famous brands, including exhibiting countless artworks domestically and internationally. The owner and creator of the character BoyOnFiyah (Boy OnFiyah) spoke about his work this time. “I named the event The Funderground from a colour, a combination of the word Fun and the word Underground, which means underground. subway That’s where we are. Including this word, it also represents the street culture that conveys my identity to my art.
He also adds the word Fun to make it fun and Color is a matter of color. which is inspiring and the origin of the character BoyOnFiyah, a brightly colored personal character It’s like giving color to people who pass by at Metro Art Phaholyothin. It’s a nice feeling to eat good art. that I want to convey that on any day I feel depressed Lack of encouragement, try to find the color of your own life. The colors in each person’s life can be in different forms, such as playing games, going for a run, talking to family. Because in the end, our iris lens does not see the world as gray, black or white, but we see it as color. I want all life People have found their own colors. and I hope that the Funderground of a color that I intended to create will be one of the colors that you have come across. Art will fill life with spiritual value. Representing the emotions of love, greed, anger, delusion, joy, happiness, distress or excitement, all of which are distilled into emotions through lines of colour, light and sound until they become works of art. Therefore, art represents emotion. and feelings. Without art, human life is depressing.”
Regarding Ploy-Ploysiri Rangdilok or Wild So Serious, a pop art artist with a prototype artist in his heart like Jeff Koons, an influential figure in the contemporary art circle whose work is known as Extensive, be it a work called Rabbit or Balloon Dog , who said he wanted an artwork that made him famous. And excellent, as he can play with many people in public spaces like Jeff Koons, because for this piece of art, Ploy shared his inspiration and concept this time: “The concept is Wild. Playground (Wild Playground) A playground intended for the general public. those who do not understand art artworks can visit and easier access Ploy’s artwork will have pop art (Pop Art), clean lines, and the artwork made will make people who come to see it. Being able to play with art too. Including the introduction of hand-made embroidery What you already like is mixed with drawings to become furniture that can actually be used.
for the inspiration of this work Born from a childhood of playing, having fun, being a good time So I want to take it out and share it with passersby at Metro Art, Phaholyothin Station. had a short time where you can rest and enjoy the works of art that can be seen In this piece of art, we can see the character in Ploy more, like Nong Wild, the mascot in front of the Metro Art elevator at Phaholyothin Station. Like this one, it will be like Ploy’s rotten bear from childhood. It’s a little pink teddy bear and Ploy draws a cartoon. big cat in the gallery room It comes from a cat that Ploy adopted 2 years ago, a cat with a chipped head. And what is connected with life is the inspiration for creating characters in works of art.
As for Ploy, Ploy is not an artist. Ja Ploy works in a digital format, so artworks will be digital and part of it will be textile work, which Ploy has never exhibited in the past A solo project as big as this before Creating works to come out as a large gallery room and having to make artwork to wrap the whole station this time. It is a very big job. But Ploy was determined to do the best. I think this is a lot of pressure. Whether it turns out well or not, for Ploy, the response has exceeded the expectations set. Although the art of painting is considered a relatively new work for Ploy. We do not know how much our work will reach the audience. But when the work is done Have seen people come to play and have fun. Let’s take a picture together. feeling very happy and very proud of the work this time.”
For those interested in art, Metro Art Series 2 is open to view and participate in various activities at Phahon Yothin MRT Station. From today – August 31, 2023 from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free of charge. For more information, visit Facebook: Metro Mall Bangkok.
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