Everyone is invited to take a nostalgic trip to the world of childhood fun during “Cynical Bear Playground”, which will take place at RCB Galleria 1 of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, from Saturday to Dec 12.
Artwork byKoo Yoeun-mo. photos courtesy of River City Bangkok
This is a solo exhibition by South Korean artist Koo Yoeun-mo who began creating his signature character of Cynical Bear a decade ago to reflect his own cynical view towards society. Over the course of 10 years, the character gradually evolved through five solo exhibitions in the Kingdom.
For this show, the artist recreates a playground, allowing Cynical Bear, who has tasted the bitterness of adulthood, to revisit the memories of childhood once more. To him, “play” carries the meaning of simple amusement, as well as the significance of “living” and “life”.
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