Supples and BLANCHE are thrilled to present Neighbour, a solo exhibition by Thai artist, Apichaya Wannakit (Thailand, 2000), on view from 25th November 2023 until 7th January 2024.

Neighbour is the first major exhibition of painted works by Apichaya Wannakit and marks the artist’s second solo show in Thailand. This exhibition showcases a new body of work, created exclusively for this occasion, that explores themes of identity and belonging.

Within Neighbour we witness a visual commentary on Wannakit’s deep relationship to her native country, Thailand, and are exposed to the everyday scenes that relate to both her personal and artistic development. Depicting an ongoing evolution and shaped by her engagements with the objects that populate her world, Wannakit contextualises her connection to her homeland and the rich cultural elements that bind her to this current stage in her life.

Wannakit’s distinctive style captures the essence of commonplace items, her work is a reflection of her experiences and observations, blending traditional techniques with a contemporary approach. In Neighbour, Wannakit uncovers the transformation of both her surroundings and herself, borne from interactions with these objects. Her paintings offer a unique viewpoint, revealing how a change in perspective, of these seemingly ordinary elements woven into the fabric of life, prompts a distinct perception and individual experience.

At this juncture in her career, Wannakit's artistic maturity is palpable, reflected in the nuanced exploration of identity presented in this new series of work.