Vipoo Srivilasa’s Exquisite Porcelain Figures Express the Ineffable Nature of Beauty and Connection — Colossal



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Flowers in gold and cobalt luster, small portraits of mythical creatures with feathers and polka dots, and various geometric motifs embellish Vipoo SrivilasaThe porcelain figures of , celebrating abundance and joy through opulent details. Viewing now at Edwin Corlette in the artist’s solo exhibition Loneliness and connectionthe sculptures have an otherworldly form as they blend human anatomy with flora and fauna, exploring « the different ways love takes shape ».

Born and raised in Thailand and now based in Melbourne, Srivilasa frequently explores how these two cultures overlap and diverge and what it means to occupy the space in between. Most of the figures in this recent menagerie hold two fingers in the air, a hand gesture with very different meanings depending on the place and context.

Evoking divine and interconnected forces, the collection also references the supernatural characteristics of deities, abundant growth and the pleasure derived from simplicity. “Like a vast array of flowers, love permeates various relationships, encompassing friendships, family ties and deep connection with nature,” shares the artist. « These relationships, like vibrant petals in a vast garden, remind us that love knows no boundaries or limits. »

Loneliness and connection it is on display until July 4th. Find more of Srivilasa’s works and glimpses into his studio and proceed his site AND Instagram.

“Enduring Unity” (2023), glazed porcelain and golden luster

Back of “You Make Me Happy” (2023), porcelain with cobalt pigment and golden sheen, 38 x 20 x 10cm

“I Dream of Three Snakes and None of Them Are My History” (2023), porcelain with cobalt pigment and golden sheen, 48 x 23 x 11 centimeters

“Harmonising Souls in Sweet Symphony” (2023), porcelain with cobalt pigment and golden luster, 37 x 22 x 12 centimeters

Back of “Enduring Unity 2/3” (2023), glazed porcelain and gilt luster, 26 x 21 x 12 centimeters

“Self-partnered” (2023), porcelain with cobalt pigment and golden luster, 38 x 22 x 12 centimeters

Back of “Free As An Independence Bird” (2023), porcelain with cobalt pigment and gold luster, 38 x 23 x 12cm

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