Access to healthcare, vaccines and medication should be the basic rights enjoyed by people from all classes. However, from the perspectives of the artist, the elites are essentially protected from disease and hardship due to the privileges they enjoy even when catastrophe hits while the less privileged suffer from helplessness. While it is not their fault to gain such privileges, it should be everybody's right to equally gain access to healthcare.
The artist tries to convey that a badly managed government system could lead to greater inequality. The artwork depicts a corrupted society wherein that equality is nothing but an illusion. The authorities still hold their power close to their heart and refuse to give back to the community and people they swear to serve. Only a few individuals are able to access basic healthcare while the others are exposed to the pandemic without any protection.
Artist +-
Pssyppl / Diamond N.
Imaginations running wild, looming and dooming figures, symbolism calling for visceral reactions… Pssyppl creates fantastical imagery that draws viewers into what is seemingly an otherworldly realm but in fact are satirical reflections of issues in the present world. Who are these people with bad intentions? What did they do? How unfair is the society? The deeds and the suffering are revealed on the canvas through questions and symbolism.
The artist is passionate about examining the corruptness around - be it in the systemic level or individual level - thus his works transcends political art. Underneath the surface of Surrealistic expressions are the artist’s anger and frustration about the inability of the public to do anything to fix the corrupted society, where speaking of the truth is often forbidden. Art is used as an alternative way to discuss and reflects the truth. He continues to fight and find ways to bring freedom of ideas, art and design to the world, past the obstacles in an environment that tries to stifle the outspoken.
Pssyppl is based in Thailand and has a strong following in the online art community. His artworks about politics and society have been featured in Global Voices, Nifty Zone and Exotic Quixotic. He works across multiple disciplines including digital art, NFT, design, and sculptures. Pssyppl holds a Master of Arts in Fine Art Drawing from Camberwell College of Arts in the UK.
Donation +-
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 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.