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Ruangsak Anuwatwimon

(b. 1975, currently lives and works in Bangkok, Thailand)

Ruangsak Anuwatwimon is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is related to the issues of nature, the environment, local superstition, and the disastrous consequences of human activities and consumption. His artistic approach comprises in-depth research on the topic and often includes an excursion into the specific site to collect and observe his subjects of interest. He frequently works in collaboration with experts from non-art sectors.

Many of Anuwatwimon’s works are ongoing projects. Anthropocene (2008-present) is his search into the destructive result of human consumption on our ecosystem, collecting samples of toxic soils from various locations. Golem (2011-present) is his attempt to construct a human figure with parts constructed from ashes from other organisms collected over time. Another of his current projects involves research into the destruction of the Mekong River and its ecosystem.

He has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and has participated in the Thailand Biennale 2020, the Singapore Biennale 2019, and the 11th Taipei Biennial (2018).