SCULPTURES AND ENVIRONMENT
Professor Chalood Nimsamer has developed more sculptural works to serve
society. His works of art are not limited to the definition of art
itself, but his works create meanings, convey messages, and evoke
feelings and contents for audience. He installed large sculptures in
proper locations outside the buildings to show interactive power of the
works with different kinds of environments including buildings, trees,
grass, and even the air that surrounds the buildings.
Most of the sculptures and environments were invented in response to
suggestions from various organizations to make large sculptures for
installing near or outside particular buildings. The size and meaning of
sculptures were designed to meet with general style of buildings and the
organizations. Following are such sculptural arts he has completed thus
far.
"ͧ¤ìÊÒÁ"
created in 1981. It is a smoked bronze sculpture
composed in Thai monetary form by staggering, aggregating, and
side-by-side placing techniques to create a new form. The new form gives
a feeling of stability and cooperation, emphasizes the full expression
of form, and represents certain dimensions of Thai culture. The art is
now installed in front of the Thai Farmer Bank on Phaholyothin Road in
Bangkok.
"¾ÃкÃÁ⾸ÔÊÁÀÒÃ"
made in 1988. This brass sculpture was
shaped into a bodhi tree and was gold lacquered all over its body. The
volume is solid oval in shape and was decorated with bodhi leafs over
the exterior surface. The base of the sculpture is made of red granite
and was created into a flat-topped pyramid inscribed with Chinese
characters written by Princess Sirindhorn to bless His Majesty King
Bhumibhol. On top of the sculpture is the symbol of the Poh Tek Tueng
Foundation. The sculpture is now located in front of Huachiew
Chalermprakiet University, Bangkok.Ô
"·ÐàŵÐÇѹÍÍ¡"
invented in 1990. This is another brass sculpture
lacquered with gold, shaped into a form of wave and sun radiation in a
circle setting on water surface. It now stands on a shore in an area of
the Rock Garden Beach in Rayong Province. Professor Chalood got his idea
from the locality of Rayong Province that it is situated in the eastern
seaboard of Thailand.
"͹ØÊÒÇÃÕÂìÇÕê¹ ¾µ·. 17-18"
It is a bronze sculpture presented in a
form of 5 major poles, which symbolize the country spirit and the unity
of government officers, police officers, soldiers, civilians, and
volunteers. The top of each pole was shaped into a lotus, which
represents the symbol of goodness and respect. The sculpture is high,
looking like a local pagoda. The topmost of the sculpture is covered
with a nine-tiered umbrella, which symbolizes the most respected
idol--the king of Thailand. Professor Chalood made this sculpture as a
dedication to the police officers, soldiers, and civilians who
sacrificed their life during the war against the communists in Loei
Province.
"âšصÃÐ"
made in 1991. It is a fiberglass sculpture. In this
case, Professor Chalood was inspired by the flame-shaped radiance of a
Buddha image. The flame is a symbol of intellectual flourishing or the
intelligence beyond the worldly pleasure or mundane. He adopted that
symbolic concept and used it to create the art in his personal style.
The sculpture combines several symbolic meanings. For instance, the
sculpture itself can be interpreted as the radiance of a Buddha image, a
form of hand gesture meaning invitation and respect, or a lotus bud,
which can be interpreted as virtue or worship. The sculpture is
presently installed in the Queen Sirikit National Conference Center,
Bangkok.
"à§Ô¹à¨Õ§"
made in 1996. This bronze sculpture was made in the form
of a blooming flower with petals and pollen. The pollen part was
sculptured into Jiang coins, a form of money used in Lanna during
historical period. This work symbolizes the economic prosperity,
especially the finance and banking in northern Thailand. It is an
example of Professor Chalood’s innovative approach by incorporating
cultural materials to produce an artistic work. The sculpture is now at
the Bank of Thailand, Chiang Mai.è
"ÍÔ¹·ÃÕÂì 5"
made in 1998. This is another bronze sculpture,
made in the form of a row of five high triangles following the Buddhist
conceptual principle that comprises of five attributes. The five
triangles represent the five organics that are considered by Buddhists
as a major force for good living and success, consisting of
consciousness, meditation/concentration, perseverance, wisdom, and
faith. Professor Chalood adopted the Buddhist principle and incorporated
it with a new form of artwork. He employed the effect of light and shade
that change at different time of the day and the season of year. The
sculpture is presently situated in front of headquarter of the Thai
Farmer Bank, Bangkok.è
