Photographer, music video director and one of the minds behind indie music promoters The World May Never Know and their Stone Free Music Festival, Tokin Teekanun, takes time out to tell BK about his first exhibition combining art and music, “A Part of You, A Part of Me,” which sees him join forces with artists like Pok from Stylish Nonsense, Yong Chladni Chandi and Gap T-Bone.

How did this project come about?
I wanted to bring together a big group of people I know who are either musicians or artists to do something fun. The exhibition is divided into two categories: as the name suggests, “A Part of Me” is a collection of my art, while “A Part of You” is a collection of music from people I work closely with. The whole thing is centered on the concept of the shared experience, showcasing a big circle of collaboration.

What was the main inspiration for the exhibition?
Back when I was still deciding whether I wanted to study art, I found a unique CD cover at a music store that not only inspired me to become an artist, but also led to the main concept of this exhibition. I compare this event to a CD package—art and music as one. People who come along will receive a CD that combines all the work in one place.

Tell us a bit about your featured work.
It’s called “While you are sleeping with me,” and it was inspired by a song that puts me in a state somewhere between dream and reality. I wanted to create a piece of art that captures this semi-conscious condition. In this work, I imagine myself to be someone who controls whether a person is dreaming or waking up, and I use the bedframe as a canvas.

What’s it been like curating the exhibition?
It’s been very chaotic, since it’s my first time curating. I didn’t know what to expect at first. I just wanted to bring my friends together for a memorable project. It’s my first time working with such a large group of people, but it’s been a very joyous experience to collaborate with everyone.

What’s next?
“A Part of You, A Part of Me” is a long-term project. I see it as a playlist that will keep adding artists. I hope to give others the chance to present their work as a “A Part of Me” then continue to widen the circle of collaboration through the “A Part of You” aspect. 

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