Welcome to the Organic Mop depicts the situation wherein protesters used the symbolic three-fingered expression to represent freedom, equality and brotherhood. However, the authority considers these protests to be a threat to it's security.
The artwork focuses on how the protesters wore raincoats to protect themselves from the water cannons used by officers to suppress the protests. Laced with chemicals which caused irritation to eyes and skin, critics decried this practice to be an extreme measure for a peaceful protest for democracy.
Artist +-
Loboboy
The powerful narrative in Loboboy’s works come through the canvas, full of actions and symbolism that evoke further examination and reactions from the viewers. He combines various creative techniques, such as traditional painting and spray painting in public areas, to communicate issues and ideas pertaining to social movements, such as questioning of political power and environmental issues.
By employing the style reminiscent of spray-paint graffiti street art, the artist makes a direct reference to the nature of protest in his works. His street art addresses the recent development in Thailand’s political environment, representing an unyielding social commentary through powerful imagery. The iconic motif is often a dreamscape with nightmarish characters undertaking grandiose actions of cruelty against faceless victims. Sin and Spirituality coexist in the surreal land under the artist’s paintbrush, reflecting the real world humanitarian consequences that are deep and dire.
Loboboy is a lecturer in the Department of Painting in Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, Bangkok. His recent activism works were featured in an exhibition with WTF Gallery in Bangkok.
Donation
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Based on our agreement with the artist, 20% 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.
Artwork Details +-
Print medium: Printed, using the giclée method, on Hahnemühle German Etching fine art paper. A 310 gsm traditional mould-made copperplate printing paper, complete with an inkjet coating. The white art paper made from 100% alpha cellulose is characterised by its extraordinary velvety tactile feel and its fine, clearly defined felt structure with traits of a traditional artist board. It is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance.
Frame: Artwork is printed with 15mm border without a frame.
Shipping: We currently ship to the UK, EEA and Switzerland only. UK delivery in 4-7 business days, Europe delivery in 7-10 business days. Delivery to Europe might subject to additional import VAT and duties.