RICHARD KOH FINE ART: “DEJA VU: THE LAST CHAPTER” BY NATEE UTARIT (PART 1)
Published by Sugar & Cream, Wednesday 17 July 2024
Image courtesy of RKFA (Richard Koh Fine Art)
Bangkok, 27 April – 11 May 2024
Richard Koh Fine Art (RKFA) Bangkok presents “Deja vu: The Last Chapter” a captivating exhibition featuring the thought-provoking works of esteemed Thai artist Natee Utarit. The exhibition was held from 27 April to 11 May 2024, at Richard Koh Fine Art Bangkok’s gallery located in the Peterson Building, 712/1, 9th floor, Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand.
“Deja vu: The Last Chapter” is an exploration of the phenomenon of recalling scenes and events as if they have happened before, which forms the conceptual foundation of Utarit’s latest series. Through skilful interweaving of re-envisioning of the past and present, Utarit invites viewers to delve into the intersections of culture, identity, and history.
Presented by Galleria
The series, conceived in 2019, unfolds the hypothetical journey of Buddha to the West, where he encounters Greco- Roman culture and other symbols from both the Eastern and Western worlds. Utarit’s exploration is deeply rooted in his quest for identity amidst the remnants of colonial conditioning still present in Thailand. Through a reflective analysis of his own culture, he engages in a dialogue with the colonial discourse, utilising Buddhism as a conduit to navigate Asia’s spiritual and cultural landscape.
“Deja vu: The Last Chapter” features a diverse array of mediums and compositions, including painting, sculpture, embroidery, stained glass, and woodcut. Each medium corresponds to historical moments that have shaped Western canons, challenging conventional notions of cultural and historical probability. The exhibition will be presented in three parts, spanning from April through June. The first part, starting in April, will focus on stained glass works; the second part, in May, will showcase objects and embroidery; and the final part, in June, will feature paintings. This sequential presentation adds depth and nuance to Utarit’s exploration of cultural intersections and historical reimagining.
Through these evocative inquiries, Utarit weaves together common aspects of different cultures to craft a new narrative—one that blurs the boundaries between East and West, past and present. “Deja vu: The Last Chapter” invites viewers on a journey of exploration and introspection, where the familiar and the unfamiliar converge to reveal new layers of meaning and possibility.

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