Join us online for the final exhibition of Bangkok 1899's first new media resident Scott Kildall, who will unveil a site-specific audio installation called Unnatural Language: Bangkok 1899 9pm–midnight PST (May 15th) // 11am–2pm ICT (May 16th) Link in bio เชิญชมงานกับเราทางออนไลน์ได้ ในนิทรรศการแบบเต็มของ Scott Kildall ศิลปินในพำนักด้านมีเดียคนแรกของ Bangkok 1899 งานติดตั้งระบบเสียงเฉพาะไซต์นี้มีชื่อว่า Unnatural Language: Bangkok 1899 11.00 น. - 13.00 น. เวลาท้องถิ่นของกรุงเทพฯ วันเสาร์ที่ 16 พฤษภาคมนี้ ลิ้งค์ในไบโอ หมายเหตุ: งานนี้บรรยาเป็นภาษาอังกฤษตลอดทั้งงาน #artistresidency #scottkildall #tech #soundart #virtualprogram #synthesizer #contemporaryart #soundinstallation #soundeffects #sculpture #installation #soundscape #onlineexhibition #bangkok1899 #creativemigration #bangkok #california #sanfrancisco #thailand https://www.instagram.com/p/CAKhy7Yj5gt/?igshid=1aoiou5ifrn7o

RESIDENCY AT BANGKOK 1899 During her three-month residency, Singh has used her multidisciplinary approach to transform Bangkok 1899 into an immersive Social Practice Hub. Looking after her two young children while simultaneously building this exhibition, she exemplifies a new contemporary art paradigm to enable women artists, who are also mothers, to live and work in a supportive residency environment. 

This new suite of work explores the narrative of Women’s Liberation through objects of the domestic. From multiple collaborations with other women artists, Singh and Chang map out factors that affect how women participate in various artistic disciplines. These relationships provide a narrative around the history, identity and technical skills related to the production of so-called “women’s” work. Through performative aspects and subtle gestures, The Pink Period provides an opportunity to learn about, and to address issues that affect women artists. 

Developed through the collaborative project Women’s Art Project Asia during a residency at Taipei Artist Village (Taiwan). Singh invited her collaborator Taiwanese artist Jui-Pin Chang to build upon their existing research to delve further into societal expectations, family obligations and being classified as a minority voice within the art world to produce the first iteration of The PInk Period for the Grand Opening of bangkok 1899.

Creative Migration is pleased to announce Bangkok 1899, a new cultural and civic hub representing an intersection of art, design, urbanism and social innovation.

Designed by Italian architect Mario Tamagno (under King Rama VI), this historic location (originally built in 1899) is the former home of Chao Phraya Thammasakmontri – considered Thailand’s father of modern education. For the first time ever, this landmark is open to the public. Major support is provided by The Rockefeller Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund (Ford Fund). This project also has active support provided by the RSA (Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce).

Bangkok 1899 will officially open its doors on February 16, 2019. There will be a night of music and sound performances with our inaugural artist-in-resident, musician and songwriter Shayne P. Carter. Hailing from Dunedin, New Zealand, he has been performing and recording internationally for the past three decades. As part of this international residency, Carter is collaborating with Morlam musician Piyanart "Pump” Jotikasthira (of Studio Lam and The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band) along with the rhythm section of Toomturn Molam Group, and Chiang Mai based sound artist Arnont Nongyao. This evening kicks off a series highlighting the first of Bangkok 1899's four major event themes for 2019: Arts & Cultural Diplomacy. Each themed event will take place quarterly - including the following: Sustainability, Society, The Future. This event is supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, Ford Motor Company Foundation, Creative New Zealand Foundation, Asia New Zealand Foundation, New Zealand Embassy (Bangkok, Thailand) and Studio Lam.

Introducing Shayne P. Carter to participate in Bangkok 1899’s International Artist Residency December 16, 2018 – February 17, 2019

Shayne P. Carter’s accomplishments include: New Zealand Music Hall of Fame; New Zealand Music Awards (best vocalist, top group, best album); international releases (Arista, Sony, Sub Pop, Rough Trade); four-time APRA Silver Scroll finalist; original work performed with Auckland Philharmonia, Dunedin/Christchurch Symphony Orchestras; and 'She Speeds' voted #9, APRA list of Greatest All Time New Zealand songs. Since last year, he was the Silver Scrolls Musical Director in Dunedin, and toured Asia extensively (China, Taiwan, Korea) as a live musician with the contemporary Maori dance company Atamira.

The long-term goal of this residency is to provide a fluid exchange between Carter and one of his Thai collaborators, extending the opportunity to present work created at Bangkok 1899 and to develop new projects in New Zealand.

Background

Creative Migration developed Bangkok 1899 with the mission to advance cultural diplomacy through the three pillars of art, public engagement and sustainability.

Bangkok 1899's programming is inclusive, accessible and relationship-driven. Furthermore, we encourage individuals to pursue the lost art of leisure, engage in spontaneous discussions and open up avenues of creativity. Our holistic approach is executed primarily through the following:

International Artist Residency - multidisciplinary program requiring collaboration with Thai artists and/or the local community.

Open Spaces - public garden & "Na at 1899" - a social impact café.

Public Events - local and global themes, curated from both within and outside the community.

Models for Sustainability - incorporating Zero Waste practices and urban farming into the hub’s ecosystem.

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We are ALL in this together! Sending virtual ❤️ - stay safe & healthy out there! . Virtual programs from us & food delivery from @naprojectsgroup available!! . More info - check out link in bio #covid_19 #socialdistancing #corona #safetyfirst #community #bangkok1899 #CreativeMigration (at Na Café at Bangkok 1899) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-HK-GRDkGi/?igshid=1nlr7vozklxmt

The way we consume and think about art and culture in recent years has moved toward the participatory. Perhaps this is in response to the isolating aspects of our digitized lives. For The Pink Period the artworks are created in a move towards the literal. Works that hold physical and emotional expressions of time and that move through a time-based experience. The work is born to expire, enacting the cycle of composing and decomposing all at once. This is a natural cycle replicates the cycles of life and relies on documentation as part of the archiving process to become a part of the artworks own life cycle.  These images of the work life cycle show the daily offerings and maintenance to keep the work alive over the 14 day life cycle of the opening phase of the exhibition. The performative aspects invited viewers to light candles, incense and make offerings.

Highlights from "Lanlocked" a new contemporary dance piece by Jay Carlon in collaboration with Bangkok City Ballet, DD Flection and Pakhamon Hemachandra. The performance took place on February 8-9 at Bangkok 1899. . ภาพและวีดีโอจากการแสดงการเต้นร่วมสมัยชิ้นใหม่ "Landlocked" นำเสนอโดยเจย์ คาร์ลอน ร่วมกับ Bangkok City Ballet, DD Flection และภคมน เหมะจันทร์ การแสดงนี้จัดขึ้นที่ Bangkok 1899 เมื่อวันที่ 8-9 กุมภาพันธ์ที่ผ่านมา . #Bangkok1899 #CreativeMigration #Landlocked #JayCalon #BangkokCityBallet #DDFlection #SpaceSaloon (at Bangkok 1899) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8isyMxD8kw/?igshid=2qaxdhg1tauh

Congrats to FeeneyRaue for creating this innovative and resilient structure for our garden at Bangkok 1899! Currently on-view at RESILIENCE: NEW POTENTIAL FOR LIVING @bangkokdesignweek hosted by TCDC (Thailand Creative & Design Center). . ขอแสดงความยินดีกับ FeeneyRaue ที่ได้สร้างสรรค์งาน ภายใต้แนวคิดปรับตัว > อยู่รอด > เติบโต สำหรับพื้นที่สวนของเราที่ Bangkok 1899 งานจัดแสดงอยู่ตอนนี้ที่เทศกาลงานออกแบบกรุงเทพ ณ อาคารไปรษณีย์กลาง บางรัก (TCDC) . #bangkokdesignweek #BKKDW2020 #architecture #art #sustainability #resilience #bangkok1899 #creativemigration #feeneyraue #bangkokart #bangkoklife #bangkokcity #thailand (at Thailand Creative & Design Center(TCDC)) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Lh4hdjUtA/?igshid=18dfwsx52czcc

"Landlocked" was presented for the first time at @BangkokEdgeFestival on February 2nd! This is a contemporary dance piece by @JayCarlon performed by Thai professional dancers from @BCBallet_Company @DDFlection and @much.ph a guest dancer. A full version of the work will take place on the 8th and 9th of February at Bangkok 1899. Ticket: 800THB, available at link in bio. . "Landlocked" ได้จัดแสดงเป็นครั้งแรกที่งานเทศกาลบางกอกแหวกแนว BangkokEdge เมื่อวันที่ 2 กุมภาพันธ์ที่ผ่านมา การแสดงนี้เป็นการเต้นร่วมสมัยชิ้นใหม่ โดยเจย์ คาร์ลอน นำแสดงโดยนักเต้นมืออาชีพชาวไทยจาก Bangkok City Ballet, DD Flection และนักเต้นรับเชิญ ภัคมน เหมะจันทร์ การแสดงแบบเต็มรูปแบบจะจัดขึ้นในวันที่ 8-9 กุมภาพันธ์ ที่ Bangkok 1899 บัตรราคา 800 บาท เปิดจำหน่ายแล้วที่ link หน้าไบโอ #Bangkok1899 #CreativeMigration #Landlocked #JayCarlon #BangkokCityBallet #DDFlection (at เทศกาลบางกอกแหวกแนว Bangkok Edge Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8JMXvLDj-W/?igshid=fp21slesmfnn

(ภาษาไทยด้านล่าง) . "Landlocked" a Contemporary Dance Performance by Jay Carlon (in collaboration with Bangkok City Ballet and DD Flection) . Named Dance Magazine’s Top 25 to watch in 2020, Jay Carlon is a contemporary choreographer based in Los Angeles whose highly physical work is focused in experimental, site-sensitive dance theatre. Born and raised in Santa Barbara County, Carlon’s work inspired by his background as a competitive wrestler while growing up the youngest of 12 in a Filipino, Catholic, and agricultural migrant-working family. . Date: 8-9 February, 19:00-21:00 Ticket: 800 THB - get yours at link in bio. . เจย์ คาร์ลอน (Jay Carlon) เป็นนักออกแบบท่าเต้นร่วมสมัย อยู่ที่นครลอสแอนเจลิส เขาเป็น 1 ใน 25 นักเต้นที่คุณไม่ควรพลาดในปี 2563 จัดอันดับโดย Dance Magazine การแสดงที่เปี่ยมไปด้วยการเคลื่อนไหวทางกายภาพของเขาเน้นไปที่การแสดงในเฉพาะที่ เขาเกิดและเติบโตในครอบครัวชาวคาทอลิกฟิลิปปินส์ ซึ่งทำงานเกษตรกรรม ที่ซานตาบาร์บารา แคลิฟอร์เนีย ภูมิหลังที่มา ประกอบกับประสบการณ์ในการเป็นนักมวยปล้ำแข่งขัน ล้วนเป็นแรงบันดาลใจให้กับการแสดงของเขา . วันที่ 8-9 กุมภาพันธ์ 19:00-21:00 บัตรราคา 800 บาท เปิดจำหน่ายแล้วที่ link หน้าไบโอ . Photo credit: @matthieulunard #Bangkok1899 #CreativeMigration #Landlocked #JayCarlon #BangkokCityBallet #DDFlection (at Bangkok 1899) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8BSK37jBoF/?igshid=rb4tzzi55kpm

The dialogue among artists, collectors, viewer/participants, critics and museums is a major way that ephemeral art stays relevant and connected to its culture. The residue of that dialogue lies in our memory and can be recalled when we encounter the work again in other contexts. This is the premise of the final presentation of The Pink Period where the life cycle of the work has been filmed then projected into the final gallery presentation. This formalised version communicates a time based narrative through film, the collective incense sticks the burnt down candles, with the rehanging of the doormat work Cut Stitch and Braid previously exhibited on the floor, as fine art works on the walls.

THE PINK PERIOD September 7 – November 10, 2019 Bangkok 1899 // Thailand

CUT, STITCH & BRAID, 2019 upcycled textiles produced in collaboration with CHAMALiiN and the Pakistani community Intensively partnering with a cross-section of communities in Bangkok, the artists responded to pieces produced inside women-led cottage industries to create the final series presented here. Modernization has changed how items are made, leading to a loss of culture in many communities, as hands are replaced by machines. The embroidery seen on the mats illustrates this paradigm shift. The chosen quotes are lifted from interviews with women artists that took place during Singh’s and Changs research and development phase at the Taipei Artist Village in collaboration with the Taiwan Women's Art Association and Creative New Zealand. The doormats are made using all upcycled material to reflect the age-old process of breathing new life into well-used objects.

Requiring a gesture from the audience, this work requests that you make a choice: whether or not to “walk over” women’s work. This simple decision was documented to inform future iterations.

TRANSMISSIONS, 2019 papercut, single channel video Examining notions of time, travel and motherhood, Transmissions explores the challenges women face in conjunction with the long-lasting flexibility and strength of Eastern traditions. Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights (c. 1517) is transformed into an intricate, papercut screen to form a worldly, personal paradise. In this installation, soft thin paper is cut hollow. This process conveys a long-term unremitting labor that exemplifies lasting patience. The cut out trees, flowers, figures and cities nurture the projected video, portraying the intimacy of everyday life, and the many roles a woman must fulfill in order to reach her desires in a professional, artistic career. #ThePinkPeriod by NZ artist #TiffanySingh explores the narrative of Women’s Liberation through objects of the domestic (in collaboration with Taiwanese artist Jui-pin Chang). The exhibition is on view from September 7 – November 10, 2019 @bangkok1899 @rockefellerfdn @fordfund #Bangkok1899 #Thailand #NewZealand #Art #PublicEngagement #Sustainability #SocialPracticeArt #FeministArt #Feminist #Motherhood #ConceptualArt #Women #CreativeMigration #RockefellerFoundation #FordFund #NaProjectsGroup #CanonThailand (at Bangkok 1899) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3JiH06FgFe/?igshid=1wr9qm2ewhsp8

(ภาษาไทยด้านล่าง) . Our friends at the New Zealand Embassy - Bangkok, Thailand organized a Pōwhiri (traditional Māori welcoming ceremony) to celebrate "The Pink Period" by artist Tiffany Singh. . This beautiful, intimate gathering kicked off Bangkok 1899's Grand Opening (Kiwi style 🇳🇿)! . #ThePinkPeriod explores the narrative of Women’s Liberation through objects of the domestic (in collaboration with Taiwanese artist Jui-pin Chang). The exhibition is on view from September 7 – November 10, 2019. . เพื่อนของเราจากสถานทูตนิวซีแลนด์ประจำประเทศไทยได้จัดพิธีต้อนรับของเมารี Pōwhiri เพื่อฉลองนิทรรศการ The Pink Period โดยศิลปิน ทิฟฟานี ซิงห์ . พิธีอันงดงามแบบสไตล์ชาวกีวีนี้ ถือเป็นการเปิดตัวอย่างเป็นทางการของ Bangkok 1899! . นิทรรศการนี้ได้เข้าไปสำรวจเรื่องราวการปลดแอกของผู้หญิงผ่านวัตถุที่พบเห็นได้ทั่วไปในบ้าน (โดยได้ร่วมมือกับศิลปิน Jui-Pin Chang) นิทรรศการเปิดให้เข้าชมตั้งแต่วันที่ 7 กันยายน ถึง 10 พฤศจิกายน 2562 . @tiffanyparvatigypsylotus #Bangkok1899 #TiffanySingh #Bangkok #Thailand #NewZealand #Art #PublicEngagement #Sustainability #SocialPractice #SocialPracticeArt #FeministArt #Feminist #Motherhood #ConceptualArt #Women #CreativeMigration #RockefellerFoundation #FordFund #NaProjectsGroup #CanonThailand (at Bangkok 1899) https://www.instagram.com/p/B28kqtSjkRQ/?igshid=11ooe3eqhky9x

#ThePinkPeriod (on view September 7 – November 10, 2019) signals the Grand Opening of #Bangkok1899. During her three-month residency, #NewZealand artist Tiffany Singh transformed this space into an immersive #SocialPractice Hub. Looking after her two young children while simultaneously building this exhibition, she exemplifies a new contemporary art paradigm to enable women artists, who are also mothers, to live and work in a supportive residency environment. @rockefellerfdn @fordfund @creativenz @singhacorporationofficial @bkkbev #TiffanySingh #Thailand #Art #PublicEngagement #Sustainability #SocialPracticeArt #FeministArt #Feminist #Motherhood #ConceptualArt #Women #CreativeMigration #RockefellerFoundation #FordFund #NaProjectsGroup #CanonThailand #Repost @bangkok1899 (at Bangkok 1899) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2luGx6F420/?igshid=1nb8dhfw2z61w