This artwork explores the artist's perspectives about self-censorship of creative activities, in an environment where speaking the truth is deemed as a crime. The energetic and vigorous colour in the background is contrasted with the main characters who conceal their personalities behind the ropes, and coerce themselves into a confined square.
In Thailand, activist artists can't fully express themselves through art due to political censorship. They are often being forced to use self censorship on their own artwork to maintain the safety of themselves and those involved. Most of the artists thus choose to remain silent or divert their focuses.
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Lucky Leg / Sippakorn Chinklang
Brave, raw, and fearless. Lucky Leg confronts the canvas with emotional authenticity and intensity. While brushstrokes receding into the background may run wild, the depiction of main subject matters and figures is meticulous and realistic. This creates an outstanding and intense focus on the main message on the canvas.
Employing the style of graffiti which has roots in protest art, Lucky Leg’s artwork reflects critically on social and political issues in a satirical undertone, often portraying real events as parodies. In the political situation where speaking against the authority can be censored, Lucky Leg demonstrates that artists have a special privilege to speaking about the situation, documenting the truth, and using their artworks to stimulate discourse and circumvent censorships.
Graduated from the Bachelor of Arts (Painting) at Silpakorn University, Lucky Leg has held multiple solo and group exhibitions since 2015. In 2021, themed "Invert" exhibition was held at 6060 Arts Space in Bangkok.
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Based on our agreement with the artist, 15% of the pre-VAT price excluding frames will be donated to support the social movement. Donation will be given to the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights.
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Print medium: Printed, using the giclée method, on Hahnemühle Art Canvas Smooth. A 370 gsm matt-coated inkjet canvas made from mixed polyester-cotton fabric, it contains no optical brigtheners and features a smooth, uniform texture. Art Canvas Smooth is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance. The creamy white canvas distinguishes itself by a uniform and even texture. Varnished using matt finishes to seal the print and provide a layer of UV protection.
Canvas wrap: Canvas is delivered unstretched with 50mm border on each side.
Shipping: We currently ship to the UK and Continental Europe only, with a delivery duration of 4-7 business days within UK and 7-10 business days across Continental Europe. Delivery to Europe will be subjected to additional import VAT and duties to be paid to the courier directly.