I see พญานาค (Phaya Nāga) elsewhere
The artist’s first solo return to Bangkok is filled with a sense of navigating between the unfamiliar yet familiar, and the familiar yet unfamiliar. Through technological fantasies of an alternate self unexplored in Hong Kong, they question artificial intelligence, hoping for a complete answer. They also emulate the lifestyle and beliefs of local youth, seeking to uncover their own understanding of identity in the present.
片段敘述藝術家第一次獨自回到曼谷，旅途中充斥著陌生且熟悉、熟悉且陌生之間遊走的感覺。透過科技幻想另一個未踏足過香港的自己，對人工智能的拷問期盼能得到一個完全的答案，也摸仿當地年青人的生活方式、信仰習慣，試圖發掘對於當下自身身份的理解。
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about the artist /
Weera-it Ittiteerarak (b. 1994, Hong Kong) is a Thai-Chinese interdisciplinary artist whose work examines the intersections of identity, technology, and the environment. Raised in Thailand and later returning to Hong Kong, Ittiteerarak’s art delves into themes of cultural displacement and ecological change.
Through photography, moving image, installation, and performance, Ittiteerarak explores theconcept of “hyperimage,” blending physical and digital media to create immersive experiences that challenge conventional perceptions of identity and belonging. Their practice is deeply informed by Thai myths and personal narratives, addressing the fluidity of identity and the impact of technological and environmental transformations.
Ittiteerarak holds a Bachelor of Arts in New Media from the City University of Hong Kong and a Master of Fine Arts from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. They are currently a Teaching Artist and Lecturer in Hong Kong, and their work are part of collections in Hong Kong, Thailand, the UK, Italy, and the Climate Art Collection in Berlin. They live and works between Hong Kong and Thailand.
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