Art viewers are invited to listen to a silent conversation between human and nature during "Soul Of Garden", which is running at RCB Galleria 5, 3rd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until April 26.
This is the first solo exhibition by Shinnawat Sa-nguanjuk, aka Warisa, one of the most up-and-coming artists known for his distinctive visual language and introspective sensibility. His practice delves into the profound interconnection between humanity, nature and the spirit of place.
The exhibition opens a gateway into his inner world deeply rooted in his bond with nature. To him, a garden is not merely a landscape, but a living being that breathes and evolves alongside us -- the soil that inhales, the roots that reach deep, the leaves that tremble and the blossoms that bloom for a fleeting moment before they fall.
It's also a mirror reflecting the inner states of humanity -- solitude, serenity and the search for meaning. At the same time, it is a shared space of collective memory, shaped over generations: the temple garden that embraces meditation, the home garden that shelters family stories, the public park that welcomes encounters and rest.
Warisa's artistic inspiration stems from the idea of the garden in its many forms -- a space where emotion, memory and imagination intertwine. Influenced by cinematic storytelling, his paintings transform scenes of nature into poetic narratives filled with atmosphere and quiet contemplation.
His works do not merely depict the beauty of nature, but evoke a world of feeling -- one that exists delicately between reality and dream.
There is no admission fee. Visit rivercitybangkok.com.
