Represented artist
Yuree Kensaku
Born in 1979 in Bangkok, YureeKensaku is a Japanese–Thai artist whose pop
iconography projects a surreal world through vibrant colors on various
appropriated surfaces. After graduating from the Department of
Visual Arts, Bangkok University, in 2002, her works were presented in several
solo and group exhibitions, including 108 Paths to Vanity, It’s
spiritually good,Sweet with Mr.Fan, Shortcut to Melancholy
Hill, and recently Karma Police at 100 Tonson Gallery, Bangkok
(2004/2005/2009/2011, 2013), the artist in residence solo show The Adventure of Momotaro Girl at the Yokohama Museum of Art,
Yokohama, Japan ( 2007) , Same
Place While The Clock's Hands Pace, featuring new works, at Gallery
Ver, an artist-run space, in Bangkok, Thailand, by invitation of founder and
director Rirkrit Tiravanija (2008). In 2009, Kensaku held 3 solo exhibitions
locally and internationally,in Bejing, Taipei, and Bangkok. Kensaku was
one of 10 artists selected to participate in the Kuandu Biennale 2010,
Taipei. Now, she is participating in 4th Moscow Biennale for Young Art, the Museum of
Moscow ( 2014). She also created large murals in “FOR,” a
wall painting showcase by Thai graphic designers and artists, at Bangkok Art
and Culture Center, Bangkok, ( 2007/2010) and BUKRUK street art festival the
Thai-Europe connection, at Ratchathewi Area, Bangkok ( 2013). Her works is now
in museum collections, Singapore Art Museum, Mori Art Museum, and Yokohama
Museum of Art.
Education
B.F.A., Visual Arts Department, School of Fine and Applied Arts, Bangkok University
Teaching Experience
2009-10
at School of Fine and Applied Arts, Bangkok University
Awards
Awarded the Best Special Effect of the 7th Channel [V] Thailand Music Video Awards 2011
Residency Program
2007
The Adventure of Momotaro Girl, Artist in Yokohama Museum of Art, Yokohama, Japan
Special Project
2010
Illustration for the music video of Pry and May-T Project a song titled "Pleng Pry" (collaboration with Thai animator Yongvit Santanaphanich)
Played in
the 8th World Film Festival of Bangkok in ANIMA SHORT Program at Paragon Cineplex, Bangkok, Thailand
Happening @ House 1 at House RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
Solo Exhibition
2013
Karma Police, 100 Tonson Gallery, Bangkok
2011
Shortcut to Melancholy Hill at 100 Tonson Gallery, Bangkok
2009
Sweet with Mr.Fan at 100 Tonson Gallery, Bangkok
Mapping Asia "Young Asian Artist Solo Shows" at China World Trade Center, Beijing, China
2008
Same Place While the Clock's Hands Pace Episode : Old House at Ver Gallery, Bangkok
Bubble Tea at Soka Art Center, Taipei and Tainan, Taiwan
2007
The Adventure of Momotaro Girl at Yokohama Museum of Art, Yokohama, Japan
Love in Platinum Frame at The Art Center, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
2005
It's Spiritually Good! at 100 Tonson Gallery, Bangkok
2004
108 Paths to Vanity at 100 Tonson Gallery, Bangkok
2003
Brand New "Tee–Rak–Hak–Liam–Hode" at the Art Gallery of Bangkok University (old building), Kluay Naam Tai Campus, Bangkok
Selected Group Exhibition
2014
4th Moscow Biennale for Young Art, the Museum of Moscow, Moscow
2012
FOR Friends x Enemies at Galerie N, Bangkok
2011
Beyond Superflat at Sakshi Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
Lounge at seescape Gallery, Chiang Mai
FOR TOUR CNX at area behind Central Kard SuanKaew, Chiang Mai
FOR 2 wall painting at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok
2010
Gift Me Art'10 at Whitespace Gallery, Bangkok
Kuandu Biennale 2010 "Memories and Beyond" at Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei, Taiwan
Imagine Peace at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), Bangkok
THAI YO Cultural Creativity, Creative Economy at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok
FOR wall painting showcase at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok
2009
New Wave "Group Exhibition of Asian Young Artist" at Soka Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Mini Matters Galerie N Bangkok, Bangkok
Ohayo Thailand Yoshi Gallery Bkk, Bangkok
2008
Traces of Siamese Smile : Art + Faith + Politics + Love at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok
2007
Let's Talk About Love Art Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Bangkok University (BUG), Kluay Naam Tai Campus, Bangkok
Experience Art Exhibition (Project Zero) at Central World Plaza, Bangkok
School of Bangkok (who and where are we in this contemporary era) at Bangkok University Gallery, Bangkok
2006
10th anniversary of Tadu contemporary art at Tadu contemporary art, Bangkok
Living a Happy Life in Bangkok (You-Yen-Pen-Suke-Nai-Pan-Din) by artists and illustrators of Dichan magazine at fashion hall the Emporium department store, Bangkok
Inspired By The King at Playground store, Bangkok
2005
Art Exhibition at 44 Art Club, Bangkok
School of Bangkok at Tadu contemporary art, Bangkok
We Cross, ELLE Fashion Week 2005 at Central World Plaza, Bangkok
House Arrest at Playground store, Bangkok
Bangkok Fashion Week 2005 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
One On Other, Work Shop and Exhibition at About Studio / About Café, Bangkok
2004
Oh! Exhibition at the building behind Ice Plant in front of Bangkok University, Kluay Naam Tai Campus, Bangkok
2002
Degree Show at Baan Bangkok Gallery, Bangkok
2001
Art and Drama at Silpakorn at the Art and Cultural Center, Silpakorn University, Sanam Chan Palace Campus, Nakorn Patom
Ra-Baht Exhibition at Elephant Tower, Bangkok
Knowledge and Goodness Exhibition work in collaboration with Mr.Thanet Awsinsiri at the Art Gallery of Bangkok University, Bangkok
Public Art Project 476km. : Villager Voice at Pong Police Station, Daan Sai, Loei Province
Nearest Distance Exhibition at the Art Center of Srinakarinvirot University (Prasarnmitra) and the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture, Print Making, and Thai Art, Silpakorn University,Ta Pra Palace Campus, Bangkok
Pra Artit Festival at Baan Pra Artit (Coffee & More)
2000
41-08 Drawing Exhibition at Concrete House, Nontaburi
1999
41-08 Printing Exhibition at Pra Nakorn Gallery, Bangkok
