2557 (Painting with history in a room filled with men with funny names 2)

Overview

Inspired by the life of multidisciplinary artist Korakrit Arunanondchai and that of national artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, the second part of Korakrit's ongoing film series "Together with history in a room filled with people with funny names" was shot at Chalermchai’s Wat Rongkhun in Chiang Rai. Korakrit plays both himself and his twin brother, Korapat. Premiered as part of the exhibition '2557 (Painting with history in a room filled with men with funny names 2)', Carlos ∕ Ishikawa gallery, London, 2014.