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“(Un)Filled” Communicating Absence and Rebirth through Natural Material Sculpture |
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| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Araya Ruamsamran |
| Title | “(Un)Filled” Communicating Absence and Rebirth through Natural Material Sculpture |
| Contributor | Atipong Satthamnuwong |
| Publisher | Kalasin University |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | Asian Journal of Traditional and Innovative Arts and Textiles |
| Journal Vol. | 5 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 122-132 |
| Keyword | (Un)Filled, Communicating absence, Rebirth, Natural material sculpture |
| URL Website | https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TIAT/article/view/292067 |
| Website title | https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TIAT |
| ISSN | 2821-921X (Online) |
| Abstract | This article explores the concept and creative process of a natural-material sculpture titled “Filled (Un)Full.”The work reflects the complex emotional experience of a pregnant woman who simultaneously confronts the loss of her mother. The study aims to analyze the symbolic use of gourds, bamboo, and palm-leaf rope, together with weaving and interlacing techniques,to communicate dual emotional states: grief from maternal loss and hope for the birth of new life.This research adopts a qualitative approach using practice-based art research methodology. Primary data are derived from a case study based on the artist’s personal experience, while secondary data are gathered through literature review, including research articles, reports, and academic documents. These sources are used to conduct a semiotic analysis of materials and forms.The findings show that the integration of natural materials with hybrid craft techniques enabled the creation of a sculptural work expressing fragility, resilience, and the cyclical nature of life. The gourd symbolizes the womb and vessel of life; bamboo represents support and the void that cannot be fully filled; and palm-leaf rope signifies bonds of connectionboth lost and emerging. The work ultimately invites reflection on loss, motherhood, and healing through reconnection with nature. |
