School of Ganesh

Artist : Jitti ChompeeYear : 2021, Thailand / Dance Video InstallationVenue : Jim Thompson Art Center / NOV 19-20 during museum hours

Peculiar beings are bred out of this extraordinary school.In viewing the body as a moving sculpture, Jitti experimentswith bodily absurdities and the embodiment of charactersfrom Ramakien including humans, animals, and demons.In his fascination with animalism, he fuses animal maskswith the human body to create mythical cross-bred characters.His creatures are created by exploring the unique physiologiesof different bodies. Human and mythology are interwoven into an eccentric world.

Length: 16 minutesDirection, Choreography, Costume, Setting and Concept:Jitti ChompeePerformers: Anucha Sumaman, Yarnawut Traisuwan, Kanokporn Vorapharuek, Eloïse Grastilleur, Grégoire Manhès, Thitirat Chanchaisiri, Paytai SuksawangAnimal and Demon Masks: Phirun PhirawatLight Designer: Jirach Eaimsa-ardTechnicians: Thachaporn Jirasakkee, Kronchai MeevongSupported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and The Embassy of France in Thailand