The little nastic leaves on the ground, 2025, Printed on lenticular, ceramic plate, 47 x 128 cm.
Touch-me-not (2025)
Part of Merely Encountering the Evident
Curated by Thiti Teeraworawit
Artist
Kanokwan Sutthang
Butsapasila Wanjing
and Sutiphong Sudsang
at HOP PHOTO GALLERY, HOP Hub of Photography
Bangkok, Thailand
A photograph can be more than just an image. It can be an object, a trace, a memory, and a symbol of time. The reality we perceive through our eyes is often just a fragment of a larger story, for what lies within emotions and sensations can reveal a deeper meaning beyond what is visible.
The exhibition "Merely Encountering the Evident" does not simply present photographs; it expands the boundaries of perception through artistic processes rooted in photography. The artists in this exhibition do not merely document moments or events; instead, they use photography as a medium to question time, memory, and the significance of what appears before us.
Through various approaches-compositional arrangements, temporal layering, surface manipulation, and the integration of other media-these works move beyond the traditional role of photography as a tool for recording. Instead, they open up a space for independent interpretation.
Step into a space where perception is fluid, where what the eyes see is only a gateway to what the mind can sense. This exhibition encourages you to question the nature of what is visible and what remains hidden, using photography as both a medium and a foundation for interpretation.
Thiti Teeraworawit
Touch-me-not (2025)
"Touch-me-not," also known as "Mimosa pudica," Kanokwan’s exploration of the Mimosa plant, known for its unique response to touch. The focus is on revealing the brief moments of movement when the plant’s leaves react to stimuli.
Mimosa pudica was introduced to Thailand as a ground cover plant but has become an invasive weed. Despite this, it has its own beauty, with bright pink flowers, delicately arranged leaves, and tiny thorns on its stem. She has observed its behaviors, such as leaf movements in response to sunlight and its orientation toward the sun.
In the exhibition, Kanokwan presents photographs of the plant throughout the day, along with an installation that invites viewers to explore the plant in new ways. Through various techniques Photo Printed on lenticular, ceramic plate representing the soil it grows in, wood table and a filpbook reflecting the Mimosa's movements.
The works create a dialogue on nature, fragility, and the existence of small life forms, encouraging viewers to explore the complexities within the simplicity of the Mimosa. The exhibition offers a chance to experience fleeting moments of movement that reflect the beauty of nature amid the fast pace of life.
Between the little nastic moves, 2025, Wooden table. On the table are prints
Metallic Gloss, and a photo book (Filp book).
Touch-Me-Not, 2025, Metallic gloss printing, 42 x 59.4 cm.
Shyly Hiding no.1, 2025, Printed on lenticular, ceramic plate,
