52 lighting installations of Awakening Bangkok

Artist: milkcarton X KIMBAB:)

Location: Prince Theatre Heritage Stay

These are all parts of life: feeling happy or sad, and saying hello or goodbye. You can’t escape life’s many sentiments, but you can always find little bits of beautiful poetry that will make you smile and lift your tired heart.

Artist: KIMBAB:)

Location: Prince Theatre Heritage Stay

Happiness and sadness won’t always last. Every river flows, just like how every bit of darkness will be washed away with bright light. Regardless of what happens, gravity is the sole element that holds us down on the ground.

Artist: Nichanun Attanapisit

Location: Mazzaro Boutique & Restaurant

Life will keep throwing all kinds of challenges at you, and there’s no better way to overcome them than by learning and adjusting in order to move forward.

 

Artist: KIMBAB:)

Location: Bang Rak Cafe & Bistro

Just like the computational system, humans also never stop updating themselves on new knowledge and information.

Artist: Red.cose

Location: Central: The Original Store

Right here, where you’re standing, is R.den, a land where creativity knows no limits.

Artist: Sawasdee

Location: Marine Police Lodge

Graffiti as an art form has existed in society for a long time. They are everywhere, from the media to even the pattern of your front gate, and you probably don’t realize that some of them exist. But you will get to see them all here, with our lights and spray cans.

 

Presented by BGC

Artist: BGC

Location: Marine Police Lodge

In the modern world, where people are becoming increasingly distant, human relationships can only be saved by these colorful spectrums, which represent the unbreakable bonds between us.

 

Presented by BGC

Artist: Titapa Thinrach

Location: Marine Police Lodge

This space is where the artist’s emotions, relationships and desires are all bared, revealing the complication that lies in being both trapped and freed, and how to build trust between two hearts.

 

Presented by BGC

Artist: Thanaporn Sukcharoen

Location: Marine Police Lodge

The question “How much time do you need?” gets another lease on life this year as you explore a parallel world where everyone has over 24 hours a day. What are you going to spend those extra hours on?

 

Presented by BGC

Artist: Chattakan Vongsiri

Location: Marine Police Lodge

Do we really benefit from perfection? They say there is no such thing as perfect and that everyone has their own concept of perfection. How would you describe yours? 

 

Presented by BGC

Artist: H-Lab

Location: The Grand Postal Building

GrabFood welcomes you to Foodie Night Market, where your wish for happiness is answered by delicious food.

 

Presented by GrabFood

Artist: STUX2

Location: The Grand Postal Building

Everyone craves an escape from daily boredom, and seeks excitement and spiritual healing by getting drunk on life, traveling the world or even doing good deeds for others.

 

Artist: YIMSAMER

Location: The Grand Postal Building

The lively vibes of this very neighborhood, which disappeared in the last couple of years, will make a grand comeback. This showcase promises to bring energy and light for brighter days ahead.

 

Presented by Johnnie Walker

Location: TCDC, Gallery Room (The Grand Postal Building)

Hosted by Open Space at TCDC, this exhibition will allow creative spirits to showcase their cool art in many forms. Visitors can also hop on a virtual train to embark on a fun journey.

 

Presented by CEA

Artist: Charoen Crew x Birchwoodth

Location: Bangrak Riverview

 

The waves of Chao Phraya have inspired this powerful installation, which depicts the strong flow of collaboration between the residents of the old neighborhoods along Bangkok’s main waterway, many of whom have come together to overcome hard times during the pandemic.

Artist: TYJ

Location: Bangrak Riverview

Blooming flowers signal new beginnings, and they are worth capturing and depicting in a beautiful art piece that can lift our spirits from the darkness of the pandemic.

Artist: VAWA Studio

Location: Bangrak Riverview

A flick of the light switch can instantly brighten up a whole room, but that’s not the case with a fluorescent lamp, which has to flicker for a few seconds before it goes into full-blown brightness—a symbol for life, which sees some missteps before better days come.

Artist: H-Lab

Location: Bangrak Riverview

While savoring delicious food and drinks, humans suddenly lose their ability to communicate. But we can still express our feelings and interact via our body language.

 

Presented by GrabFood

Artist: Thanabodee Wattanarak

Location: Soi Charoenkrung 32

History was forever changed when humans learned to stand on two feet and move forward. No matter what sort of crisis comes our way, we can always persevere.

 

Artist: Saturate Designs

Location: Warehouse 30

Here stands a portal, where you can step in and teleport to a future in which Charoenkrung is once again flourishing.

 

Presented by Johnnie Walker

Artist: 305stop Studio

Location: Warehouse 30

 

The stealthy tiger is out at night, looking for its prey to savor under the dark sky.

Artist: Saturate Designs

Location: Si Phraya Pier

 

For 30 seconds and with a flick of a switch, you are transported to a fleeting moment of bright lights, lively music and disco-tastic fun.

Artist: Saturate Designs

Location: Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

After the sun goes down, the tree of lights grows tall and shines brightly as its shadow sways along with the blowing wind. Come and sit down, and wait and see what pops up in your mind.

Artist: Witaya Junma

Location: Royal Orchid Sheraton

Each passing moment of our lives is portrayed as a beautiful moving pattern on these traditional Lanna lanterns, which also reflect how we will never stop going forward as long as we live.

Artist: XD 49

Location: Royal Orchid Sheraton

For the first time, Awakening Bangkok will inspire you with an immersive experience of lights, sounds, smells and art in an exclusive dining event by Bangkok’s leading chefs.

 

Presented by GrabFood

Artist: Khopfa Chanpensri

Location: River City Bangkok

You are about to get into the Metaverse. But before you embark on your journey, pick the token that strikes your attention the most.

Artist: H-Lab

Location: Bunny Burrow Hostel

 

The familiar phone booth in Superman is reimagined as a portal where you can discover the longitude and latitude of your next favorite restaurant.

 

Presented by GrabFood 

Artist: H-Lab

Location: Chai Phatthanasilp Building

 

The latitudes and longitudes of Bangkok’s favorite eateries are aligned in one eye-popping installation, portraying our close relationship with good food.

 

Presented by GrabFood

Artist: Saturate Designs

Location: Jump Master Skate Haus

 

A string of small dots can be twisted and turned into an endless number of shapes, especially when lights join in the shapeshifting game. Discover what forms and figures you can come up with.

Artist: H-Lab

Location: Krung Kasem Pump Station

 

People nowadays tend to prefer grab-and-go, signifying that we rely on speed to survive in today’s world. Let this G-shaped wave help you keep up with fast-paced society.

 

Presented by GrabFood

Artist: 27 June Studio

Location: Patina Cafe

 

In Buddhism, releasing fish back to the water is considered a great deed. The real question is: do we actually save the lives of these aquatic animals? Put aside this dilemma and do your bit in letting go of beautiful virtual fish. No hard feelings involved.

Artist: De-Selected

Location: Patina Cafe

Devilish energy comes in every shape and from every direction to keep you from thriving, even in your dreams. Fret not, as long as this dreamcatcher is here to steer you clear of the nightmare.

Artist: ASITNAHC

Location: Patina Cafe

Witness the true definition of “smooth as Thai silk” through this digitalized installation, which encapsulates the essence of traditional textiles that have been a staple in the lives of Thais for generations.

Artist: MustStart

Location: Mother Roaster

Everyday life has been up in the air since the pandemic began, prompting us to float in a world of uncertainty. Here our uncertain state is imagined as a hazy dream hovering above wreckage.

Artist: Dawg Studio

Location: Rong Kuak Shrine

Silence isn’t always the solution for those seeking inner peace. Just think of how Buddhists believe that the thumping echoes of metal bells in the temple can evoke a feeling of peace.

Artist: H-Lab

Location: Patina Cafe

What’s glistening in the dark night sky isn’t probably just stars. They can be the flickering light of the many possibilities you can uncover tonight.

Presented by GrabFood

Artist: Lapisara

Location: Baan Rim Naam

Based on the Buddhist philosophy that compares people to four different groups of lotus flowers, this installation allows you to depict yourself as one of the flowers. Which group would you choose?

 

Artist: Kamin and Promphorn

Location: Baan Rim Naam

Bright lights provided by AR technology will bring the flooded trees in Tha Chin River back to life, but it also looks back on the hardships of people living around the area during the great flooding.

Artist: Saturate Designs

Location: So Heng Tai

In this magical garden, illuminated spheres float around and exude endless positive energy, infecting those who step in.

Artist: 27 June Studio

Location: Talad Noi

May 2022 be the year that allows you to have the best fun and be who you really want to be. Kick off a year of new beginnings by finding out where your imagination  can take you at this landmark in Talad Noi.

Artist: Thepharak Chanomnoychai

Location: Photo Hostel & Photo Cafe

“COVID-19. 19:00” is an image that documents the first quiet night of the government-imposed lockdown on 22 March 2020. The city is suddenly bereft of its usual vivacity , as if it has fallen into deep slumber.

 

Artist: 27 June Studio

Location: Phanu Rangsi Pier

Your opinion is like a flickering light that helps illuminate the whole city. A Light to Speak enables you to speak into a horn and use your own voice to ignite a spark.

Location: Cai Yong

It’s time to go out and get that spectrum of vivacity and positivity awakened at this rainbow-hued lane.

Presented by Time Out

 

Artist: Soul Studio

Location: FooJohn

 

Let jazz music lift your soul and mind, and relate with chromatic jellyfish floating in carefree joy under the sea.

Artist: 305STOP

Location: REI Bar

 2022 is the year of the tiger, so let this fierce creature run around the city as dazzling beams light its way.

Artist: Ging Gan Bai

Location: The Unforgotten BnB

Bringing greenery into our homes became popular when we had to isolate during the pandemic, leading to soaring sales of plants on many online platforms.

Artist: REALLIGHT DESIGN

Location: Wanderlust BKK

Life is like white light. However you decide to live, your life will reflect as so.

Artist: H.U.I

Location: Yellow House

Treat your body, mind and soul, and seek more luck in life with these eight Chinese amulets, reimagined as modern pieces of art that will take you on an immersive journey of all the senses.

 

Presented by Johnnie Walker

Artist: jarvis

Location: Dam-Pid-Pee Studio

Find peace in the present with an age-old ritual that will help you move on from the past and be fully conscious in the moment.

Artist: ARN Creative Studio

Location: Dam-Pid-Pee Studio

 

There’s a light shining from the other side, creating shadows and reminding us of how everything is transient as long as the lights keep shining on.

Artist: COTH Studio

Location: Dam-Pid-Pee Studio

 

The pandemic has kept us apart from loved ones, friends and family, making us feel lonely and, at times, depressed. But luckily, the sun is always shining upon us, healing us of our melancholy and pulling us from our dark moments.

Artist: COTH Studio

Location: Soi Nana (Alley 1)

The charms of Charoenkrung, Talad Noi and Soi Nana are reflected as colors, shapes and letters that give off positive vibes, encouraging everyone to move forward while pondering on what could make these neighborhoods better.