Beyond the Simple By Fasang Navaaran
Beyond the Simple
By Fasang Navaaran
15 February – 08 March 2025
Opening Reception: 15 February 2025 (Saturday), 1 pm – 4 pm
Richard Koh Fine Art Bangkok
Peterson Building, 712/1, 9th floor, Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok
Richard Koh Fine Art (RKFA) Bangkok is pleased to announce Beyond the Simple, a solo exhibition by Thai artist Fasang Navaaran, on view from 15 February to 8 March 2025 at our Bangkok gallery. This exhibition highlights Navaaran’s distinctive ability to transform everyday materials into striking works of art, reflecting his belief in the beauty of simplicity and the hidden potential within the mundane.
Fasang Navaaran’s artistic practice centers on integrating ordinary objects—cardboard, discarded wood, and overlooked materials—into thoughtful compositions that elevate the commonplace. By employing fundamental elements such as form, line, color, and space, his work uncovers a distinctive charm, inviting viewers to see the familiar through a new lens.
Guided by the philosophy that true beauty emerges from simplicity, Navaaran distills materials and concepts to their purest essence. His geometric forms and minimal structures convey abstract ideas with clarity and harmony, underscoring his dedication to minimalism as both an aesthetic and expressive tool. Through continuous learning and refinement, Navaaran explores these themes, remaining deeply committed to the concepts that inspire him.
For Navaaran, transforming the ordinary into art is an expression of optimism and a celebration of hidden beauty in everyday life. His creations bridge the gap between art and the quotidian, offering an accessible, relatable experience that invites viewers to discover the extraordinary in simplicity.
About the artist:
Fasang Navaaran’s (b. 1967, Thailand) art is defined by the combination of colors, lines, and forms, focusing on simplicity and natural materials. His work often incorporates found objects and geometric arrangements, where the beauty lies in the harmony of composition rather than in strict order. Navaaran’s approach to art is heartfelt, showcasing his belief that any object can be valuable and transformed into an art piece.
Navaaran began his artistic journey at the College of Technology and Vocational Education (now Rajamangala University of Technology Isan) in 1983. He studied Fine Arts and later Architecture before financial struggles cut his education short. Despite limited art scenes outside Bangkok, Navaaran found guidance from local figures like Tawee Ratchaneekorn and Chavalit Soemprungsuk, and through these influences, he explored art beyond traditional boundaries.
His breakthrough came in 1999 with a solo exhibition in Bangkok, leading to regular exhibitions throughout the following decade. Influenced by artists like Robert Rauschenberg and Montien Boonma, his work evolved toward minimalism, using unconventional materials. Navaaran’s work has been showcased internationally, including at the Biennale Internationale d’Art Non Objectif in France (2013) and various exhibitions in Thailand, Paris, and Poland.
