Art exhibition takes light-hearted look at everyday stress

Art lovers are invited to decipher the meanings of the artworks during “Unnecessary Drama”, which is running at RCB Photographers’ Gallery 2 of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until Aug 31.

This is the first solo show by self-taught artist Arm Wantaya who reflects conversations in everyday life through his digested interpretations and opinions, using familiar anatomical parts, especially a hand, in the narrative.

A self-proclaimed “sidekick” in these interactions, the artist plays the role of spectator and chooses to express himself through imagery post-conversation.

While his style is steered…