this love, originally uploaded by matt.mns.
This was taken at Nong’s wedding in northern rural Thailand. This couple were just here in a quiet corner as the wedding preparations were busy all around. It was a nice hot 40-something degrees. They were just here when I said hello. So natural, unassuming and calm people.
The scan here looks ok but when printed on fibre paper it comes alive. I want to dedicate this to many people, one of which is Tamara, a young artist from south USA.
Thai people are like most cultures not fully understood. I am married to a thai woman. The insight into their life, culture and spirituality is probably what most Australians wish they knew and respected of our aboriginal people that inhabited this land long before “the boats” arrived. What’s ironic is that the Co-alition leader, Tony Abbott, sprouts “I will stop the boats”.
Thai people are genuine, hard-working, misunderstood, abused and used. They seek to live an honest life and their loyalty to the family and friends is unsurpassed.
I would love to present a whole exhibition based on my relationship with thai people and culture one day. I will present 2 images (this one here and another) in my next show on the 17th Sept.
I am holding my 4th Exhibition from the 17th – 24th September, 2010. It is called “Animation of Spirit” and it will be a collabration of work from myself and Natalie Wozniak. The exhibition will be held at “Studio W” 6 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo NSW. You are very welcome to the Opening Night starting at 6pm.
