Bangkok Through Poster 2023

This poster was created for the 3rd “Bangkok Through Poster” exhibition in April 2023. The event was organized by Kinjai Contemporary, it aims to be part of the democratic movement and also to support freedom of expression and this year theme is “Election Through Poster”.

 

Here's our concept narrative:

 

“How to destroy a pyramid with a pen”
By Tnop Wangsillapakun

 

“สัญลักษณ์พีระมิดในบริบทการเมืองไทยแสดงถึงระบบการปกครองที่มีการควบคุมจากด้านบนลงมาด้านล่าง หรือศูนย์กลางเป็นใหญ่ เป็นแนวคิดที่มีมาตั้งแต่สมัยโบราณซึ่งทำให้การบริหารประเทศดูล้าหลังและไม่เป็นประชาธิปไตยอย่างแท้จริง แต่ด้วยพลังของประชาชนผ่านการลงคะแนนเสียงเลือกตั้ง เราสามารถเปลี่ยนแปลงและปฏิเสธการครองอำนาจที่มีอยู่โดยกลุ่มทุนหรือกลุ่มคนกลุ่มหนึ่ง เพื่อให้อำนาจกลับมาสู่ประชาชนโดยแท้จริง”

 

“The pyramid symbol in the context of Thai politics represents a system of governance where control is centralized from the top down, with a large emphasis on the central power. This has been a concept since ancient times and has resulted in a lack of transparency and true democracy in the country's administration. However, with the power of the people through voting, we can change and reject the existing power structure that is controlled by certain groups or individuals, and bring power back to the people.”

Live Like a scientist 
and work as an artist.

TNOP is a Bangkok-based graphic design studio that focuses on creating a perfect balance between art and design. Founded in Chicago in 2005 by Tnop Wangsillapakun, AGI member.

 

We believes that a sharp design is about the critical balance of conceptual work and craftsmanship. Our philosophy is to create a unique design that can represent client's culture through distinct contemporary executions, materials and techniques. We have worked with a wide range of clients from globals brands like Corbis Images, Nike, Coca-Cola, or IRENA(International Renewable Energy Agency) to a local businesses like Mitea, a tea shop in Chicago or Alongkorn, a high-level bespoke suit shop in Bangkok.

 

Our studio has won many awards and are featured in many books and renowned magazines around the world. We have always been active in the Thai design community by given lectures and conducted workshops as well as collaborated in art and design exhibitions from time to time.

FOR BUSINESS 
+1.312.235.2266 (US)
+66.84.159.5224 (TH)

 

FOR OTHER INQUIRIES

tnop@tnop.com

 

TNOP DESIGN

639/18 Soi Ladprao 5,
Chompol, Chatuchak,
Bangkok, Thailand 10900

 

Transportation Options

 

1. Personal Car
Parking spaces around our studio is shared with neighbors and are limited.
Although the nearest parking lot is at Big C Extra(with some fee) and then walk about 100 meters to our studio.


2. Public Transportation
BTS Ha Yaek Lat Phrao station - exit 5
or MRT Paholyothin station - exit 5

The stations above are at a walkable distance(650 meters).


Or if you would like, there is a motorbike service and bus stop near Lat Phrao Soi 1

The motorbike service costs 25 baht to our studio(Lat Phrao Soi 5)


And the buses (you could take any from there) cost 10 baht to 'Promphan House' stop
or 'Big C Extra' stop if you didn't make it. Then walk toward Lat Phrao Soi 5

 

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