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 VanityIt’s spiritually good,Sweet with Mr.FanShortcut to Melancholy Hilland 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