“Hysteria” Group Thai female artists exhibition

12/12/20-15/02/2121

ARTISTS:

Busui Ajaw

Krynkana Kongpetch

Lee Anantawat

Orn Thongtai

Parinda Mai

Sophirat Muangkum

Sirinapa Thongsuk

Sriwan Janehuttakarnkit

Curator: Myrtille Tibayrenc (Mimi)

'HYSTERIA', the so-called nervous condition, derives from the Greek root hystera for 'uterus', and was originally thought to be caused by a dysfunction of the womb. The term has a controversial history as it was formerly regarded as a disease specific to women. The proposed title for this exhibition reflects a highly limiting perception of women who do not apparently conform to a feminine image presented by mainstream media and prescribed by society. In modern language 'hysterical' also describes something extremely funny, or uncontrollable behavior.

Through various mediums the 8 selected artists explore not only themes of deep rooted gender archetypes, but also humorously dismantle Thai social taboos. With a playful and immersive feel, this exhibition proposes to shed light on the originality and self-determination of these Thai women's practice pushing away the stigmatized, more clichéd image of modern Thai women.