Shrine of Life 2021
The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT10)
Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
4 Dec 2021 – 25 Apr 2022
Srivilasa has created a reflective space for visitors to celebrate five important attributes: identity, love equality, spirituality, creativity and security. The structure, which is scented with jasmine, is inspired by the Lak Mueang shrine in Bangkok, which the artist visited before moving to Australia. The shrine is marked by its white and gold architecture, and is protected by five deities - a significant number in Buddhist culture.
Visitors were invited to celebrate and share memories by offering a white paper flower to a chosen deity. In this action, boundaries between artwork, public architecture, performance, faith, and culture are dissolved.
Shrine of Life venerates memories of the artist’s homeland, reflects on the effects of relocating to Australia from Thailand and importantly, encourages audiences to appreciate our commonalities and our differences.
Purchased 2021 with funds from the Contemporary Patrons
through the QAGOMA Foundation / Collection:
QAGOMA, Brisbane
Love Equality 2021 Ceramic and gold lustre H56 x W40 x D15 CM
Love Equality 2021 Ceramic and gold lustre H56 x W40 x D15 CM
Identity 2021 Ceramic and gold lustre H75 x W19 x D16 CM
Identity 2021 Ceramic and gold lustre H75 x W19 x D16 CM
Spirituality 2021 Ceramic and gold lustre H58 x W24 x D24 CM
Spirituality 2021 Ceramic and gold lustre H58 x W24 x D24 CM
Security 2021 Ceramic and gold lustre H48 x W18 x D17 CM
Security 2021 Ceramic and gold lustre H48 x W18 x D17 CM
Creativity 2021 Ceramic and gold lustre H62 x W44 x D16 CM
Creativity 2021 Ceramic and gold lustre H62 x W44 x D16 CM