3448, 2024

Unfired black clay, 90 hand-moulded forms


3448 is made from black clay mixed with dust from a pebble that the artist’s mother picked up during a trip to China with her husband. She was not someone who kept sentimental objects, yet she held onto this stone and later passed it to the artist’s sister. After her passing, a photograph of the pebble resurfaced online, revealing an unexpected trace of care.

Inspired by the name 'Racharudee,' the first 'Royal Museum' in Thailand, which displayed King Rama IV's collectables exclusively for royal guests and ambassadors rather than the public, this project operates within a unique and exclusive context. It explores themes of accessibility and the private nature of historical memory, challenging us to consider how the presentation and preservation of history influence its perception and value.