Art doesn’t always play by the rules, as it can take any shape or form. In the case of a new exhibition called Mambo: The Object and You, it appears through everyday objects that hold meaning in our lives.
Hosted by Archives Design, this showcase explores the connection between people and the objects they live with. Without the human touch, they’re just things but with us, they come to life.
At the heart of the show is the Loba egg box: a symbol of how certain items can transport us back to special moments. Artists have turned these Russian doll-style boxes into works of art that celebrate the stories and emotions tied to them.
Highlights include Onnalin Lojanagosin’s Guardianship, a delicate drawing series that explores the idea of precious time through the symbolism of eggs representing birth, care and protection. Meanwhile, Phannapast Taychamaythakool’s Venus Rises from the Ashes presents a trio of hand-painted leather eggs reflecting the balance of femininity and masculinity within us all.
The exhibition runs until August 28 at Archives Design, Phayathai Road.