Drowse (Group Exhibition) 14 November 2014 – 14 December 2014 at Use Space

In the 19th century and over the past 80–90 years, psychologists have seriously studied dreams, believing that they are related to the mind rather than being omens of the future. Instead, dreams are seen as indicators of thoughts that occur prior to dreaming. According to the theory of Sigmund Freud, the conscious mind refers to a state of awareness in which individuals are aware of themselves, including behaviors expressed in accordance with the reality principle.

After graduating in the field of art, most art students choose a primary career that may be related to art. Some, however, pursue careers outside their field of study due to financial necessity. Alongside earning a living, they continue to create art. If artistic practice can be compared to recording moments of memory—both past and present—these are expressed through various forms such as journaling, writing, and photography. Sometimes, artistic creations are inspired by the artist’s current profession.

Contemporary artistic movements may arise from small groups of people, subunits of organizations, or individuals. These small movements contribute to the creation of art spaces in Bangkok. Hope, dreams, lingering thoughts, and the driving force born from accumulated ideas all play a role. Art does not exist solely as a symbol of beauty; it also establishes the role of the artist in relation to society (and politics) as well as within the art world itself.
The exhibition “DROWSE” may be likened to the drowsiness caused by sleeplessness from working—either to earn money or to create art—which, at times, serves merely as a way to fulfill dreams before waking up.
The art exhibition “DROWSE” (Drowsiness) features eight emerging artists who continue to pursue their careers while actively creating art in Bangkok.