James Prapaithong's 'Strange Trails' exhibition explores perception through painting

The inaugural solo exhibition of James Prapaithong in Thailand, titled 'Strange Trails', is currently on display at Nova Contemporary in Bangkok, running until 5 September 2024. Based in London and an alumnus of the Royal College of Art, Prapaithong's paintings delve into the realm of visual perception. His notable works, such as 'Quietly Falling' and 'The Night We Met', examine optical effects through a method of layering and applying thick white paint to create light dynamics. The showcase includes seven paintings influenced by casual photos and videos from his ongoing project, 'Everyday Melancholy' (2020–). Compositions like 'Trail of the North Star' and 'Horizon #3' emphasize the interplay of light with the natural world, while the exhibition's title signifies his fascination with the remnants of phenomenal consciousness in visual encounters.