$278
Made of fine human hair knitted together, the work presents samples of microorganisms, enlarged, and neatly encased in 49 acrylic boxes. Seen from above, these minute sculptures, when grouped together, resemble a garden. The very word ‘plankton’, from ancient Greek meaning “drifter” or “wanderer”, refers to the myriad microorganisms that, as its etymology says, are carried by tides and currents, unable to move against these forces. As harmless and tiny as they are, these microorganisms are responsible for the photosynthesis of most of the oxygen on Earth along with seagrass. In fact, both species use carbon dioxide, water, and energy from the sun to make food for themselves, releasing oxygen in the process. Each box is sold individually. A total of 49 boxes are available.
Artwork details+
- Medium
- Human hair
- Size
- 8 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm
- Year
- unknown
- Signature
- None
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
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Imhathai Suwatthanasilp is an internationally known artist, in particular for her use of human hair as the main material to create her artworks. She relates hair to the human experience through works that are tactile and emotive, posing existential questions to the audience. As such, Imhathai’s works explore notions of gender equality, life, death, violence, morality, and spiritual and beliefs systems especially in relation to Thai society. Responding to ongoing social concerns, Imhathai’s recent works expand to environmental issues that emphasise our individual participation and responsibility towards how we care for the nature surrounding us.
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Warin Lab Contemporary’s distinctive commitment is to engage the global audience by addressing vital social issues through leading-edge curatorial projects. The space works with artists and curators from around the world to create meaningful dialogues through works that provoke thought and stimulate action. To achieve the goal of engaging the audience at a profound level, the space devotes its focus to only one social issue per year. Since its inception in 2021, the theme has solely been “Environment.” During the year, the art space houses art exhibitions by different artists who explore environmental and sustainability issues through their own perspectives and approaches.
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Made of fine human hair knitted together, the work presents samples of microorganisms, enlarged, and neatly encased in 49 acrylic boxes. Seen from above, these minute sculptures, when grouped together, resemble a garden. The very word ‘plankton’, from ancient Greek meaning “drifter” or “wanderer”, refers to the myriad microorganisms that, as its etymology says, are carried by tides and currents, unable to move against these forces. As harmless and tiny as they are, these microorganisms are responsible for the photosynthesis of most of the oxygen on Earth along with seagrass. In fact, both species use carbon dioxide, water, and energy from the sun to make food for themselves, releasing oxygen in the process. Each box is sold individually. A total of 49 boxes are available.
Artwork details+
- Medium
- Human hair
- Size
- 8 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm
- Year
- unknown
- Signature
- None
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
Shipping & taxes+
- Ships from the gallery's location (set per work, defaults to the gallery address)
- Cost calculated at checkout by destination
- Optional full insurance in transit
- Usually ships within 10 business days, fine-art packed
- In-person pickup available for some works (no shipping fee)
- Listed price may include VAT applicable in the seller's country or the work's place of shipment
- Duties, import VAT/GST, customs fees, and other taxes in the buyer's country are not included and are the buyer's responsibility
- These are assessed by the destination customs authority and billed separately by the carrier
- Sales tax may be added at checkout depending on jurisdiction
$278