Shrine of Life / ศาลเบญจภาคี
2021

The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT10)

Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
4 Dec 2021 – 25 Apr 2022

Purchased 2021 with funds from the Contemporary Patrons through the QAGOMA Foundation / Collection: QAGOMA, Brisbane

In Shrine of Life, I invite visitors to reflect on five essential attributes: identity, love, equality, spirituality, creativity, and security.

Inspired by Bangkok's Lak Mueang shrine, which I visited before moving to Australia, the structure blends the sacredness of white and gold architecture with the protection of five deities—symbolic in Buddhist culture.

Scented with jasmine, the shrine creates a reflective space where visitors offer a white paper flower to a deity, dissolving boundaries between artwork, architecture, and faith.

This work honors memories of my homeland and encourages reflection on both the shared experiences and unique differences in our communities.