Visitors to the art exhibition are encouraged to explore the relationship between humanity and nature through “A Beast Of No Burden,” which begins today and continues until April 12 at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on the first floor near the Pathumwan intersection.
Supported by the Embassy of Poland, “A Beast Of No Burden” is an initiative led by Polish visual artist and curator Anna Kedziora. This project features a floor installation composed of clay tiles adorned with distinctive patterns created from water buffalo hoof prints.
The exhibition’s title draws upon a water buffalo that formerly ruled over the countryside of Thailand and numerous other Southeast Asian nations. This creature provided essential strength for labor but, much like in most parts of the globe where animals assist with livelihoods and sustenance, it frequently became nearly one of the family members.
Kedziora’s creation was influenced by transformations in Thailand’s countryside after the introduction of agricultural mechanization, technological advancements, and the shift from using conventional farm animals to employing machines.
This shift led to the disappearance of deep connections between farmers, their families, and animals. Despite these changes making farming more convenient through advanced technologies, they have also taken away the distinctive relationship farmers once had with the natural world.
The flooring installation featuring hoof prints, sized around 2 meters by 2 meters, seeks to reintroduce the essence of animals into daily routines. Walking directly on it without shoes, as is common in Thailand, naturally fosters a tactile connection with these creature’s tracks.
Today at 6 pm, the opening ceremony will take place, after which there will be a conversation with the artist.
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