Maitree Siriboon is one of the most sought-after Thai artists who
has gained international recognition through his staged photography. His
work has featured in a Christie’s Auction and has been shown in major
exhibitions from New York , Paris ,
Italy , Netherlands , China ,
Bangkok , Indonesia ,
Singapore to Brazil . He
has also appeared in numerous international art publications. His photography
series draws inspiration from his childhood in the remote rural area of Isaan.
Identity is a central theme in his works which deal with the migration of
labor, dislocation, issues of sexual identity and exploitation. The pieces
shown here are part of the Dream of Beyond series and question the role
of the media, capitalism and how the human body has been treated as an object
or commodity.
Dream of Beyond 7, 2010,
C-Print, 65x90 cm
Dream of Beyond 8, 2010, C-Print, 60x93 cm
Dream of Beyond 9, 2010,
C-Print, 65x90 cm
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