Karolina Gacke
BROKEN, BUT BEAUTIFUL
The main focus of the project is plates from all over the world. A plate is a simple everyday object, which is familiar to all of us. In their design, form, and decoration, plates carry a lot of information about our culture, history, and tradition.
The artist uses old, broken plates from all over the world and puts them together to create something new. The technique and philosophy that Karolina Gacke, a Polish artist, uses is inspired by the ancient Japanese method of kintsugi, but the artist’s goal is not to repair the plates, but to give them a new life.
This upcycling project aims to inspire people not to throw away broken objects, but to try and make something new out of them. It also makes people think about the value and beauty of old things and the meaning of simple objects of daily use. This is very important in today’s consumer society, where there is a lot of pressure on us to buy new things all the time, and many people think that only what is new is precious and has value.
The target audience includes Thai visitors of all ages as well as tourists from other countries. This exhibition is interesting and easy to understand for people of all cultures and all ages. Everyone can feel connected to the work shown, as plates are something that all people understand and know.
The exhibition "BROKEN, BUT BEAUTIFUL" shows us that we need to slow down and take a step back. With the use of simple, everyday materials and our own hands, we can create many things. We don’t always need fast, modern technology and new materials.
It also fits very well in a café with its art gallery, located in the bustling Yaowarat business district and markets. These markets sell a variety of foods served on plates, making Yaowarat a place where different cultures and traditions converge, perfectly reflecting the exhibition.