Exhibitions

‘No Heart Here’ by Gongkan – MOCA BANGKOK

MOCA BANGKOK (Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok)

Sep 14 - Oct 27, 2024

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All images courtesy of MOCA BANGKOK (Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok)}

Gongkan’s art captivates with its visual beauty and conceptual depth. His distinctive style—featuring recurring motifs such as the boy and the black hole—has become a signature that invites viewers to question the boundaries between reality and imagination. By merging pop culture with profound artistic ideas, his work is both accessible and meaningful.

Let it Go
This installation reflects the burdens of thought and hidden secrets we carry as we grow. Over time, these mental loads become heavier, often holding us back. Let it Go serves as a reminder to let go of unnecessary thoughts and negativity, allowing space for new experiences and opportunities to enter our lives.

After the Rain
Inspired by the idea that “the sun always shines after the rain,” this piece captures the hopeful essence that follows life’s storms. In this installation, viewers are invited to feel the power of hope and the belief in miracles, with the understanding that no matter how challenging life becomes, there will always be brighter days ahead.

Maze of Dreams
Maze of Dreams represents a labyrinth of memories, symbolizing the mysterious and intricate nature of the human mind. Each room within this maze holds fragments of Gongkan’s own memories, some of which can trap us in the past, hindering our ability to fully realize ourselves in the present. This installation invites viewers to explore the maze, encouraging them to find their way out and liberate themselves from these self-imposed limitations.

Painting Room
In this zone, Gongkan draws on the surrealist traditions of René Magritte, presenting juxtapositions of unrelated objects in deeply poetic narratives. His works in Painting Room reflect the complexities of these relationships, seamlessly blending pop culture with deeper philosophical reflections. Influenced by the 1990s era of television cartoons, his narrative-driven artworks are both visually appealing and emotionally compelling. His personal experiences in both New York and Bangkok also inform his art, crafting a modern yet profound commentary on the human condition.

About the Artist

Gongkan（Kantapon Metheekul）
　b.1989, Thailand
　Lives and works in Bangkok, Thailand

Kantapon Metheekul, known as Gongkan, is a celebrated Thai artist whose work explores the intersection of surrealism and modern life. After studying at Silpakorn University, Gongkan relocated to New York, where he developed his unique artistic style and gained international acclaim for his Teleport Art series. His works have been exhibited in leading galleries and museums worldwide, including in New York, Paris, Seoul, Beijing, and now, Bangkok.

EDUCATION
2007
Graduated from Kasetsart University Laboratory School, Bangkok, Thailand
2011
Graduated with DEC from Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024
“No Heart Here”, Pingshan Art Museum, Shenzhen, China
2023
“Monsters in You”, Over the Infuence, Los Angeles, United States
“Public but Private”, Tang Contemporary Art, Seoul, Korea
2022
“Inner Place”, Tang Contemporary Art, Beijing, China
“Gongkan: For someone who hate the Rainbow”, Over the Infuence, Paris, France
2021
“Introspection”, Tang Contemporary Art, Bangkok, Thailand
“The Tip of the Iceberg”, Over the Infuence, Los Angeles, USA
2019
“Yestertodaymorrow”, River City Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
“Teleport to Taichung”, Parklane Splender, Taichung, Taiwan
“Black Area”, Funstown, Beijing, China
“Teleport to Taiwan”, Taipei, Taiwan
“Woooorld Exhibition”, Central World, Bangkok, Thailand
2018
“Street Art with First Street Green Art Park”, New York City, United States
“The Another Dimension”, Siri House, Singapore
2017
“Street Art with Centre-Fuge Public Art Project”, New York City, United States
“Street Art with 501 See Street”, New Jersey, United States
“Street Art with First Street Green Art Park”, New York City, United States
“Street Art with Starr Street Art Space”, New York City, United States
“Teleport Exhibition”, Warehouse 30, Bangkok, Thailand
“Teleport Project”, Chinatown Soup Gallery, New York City, United States
2015 
  “LoseLove”, Bangkok, Thailand