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Tuck Muntarbhorn
The work of British-Thai artist Tuck Muntarbhorn (they.them) explores queer identity, spirituality and the transient nature of human experience. Born in 1994, Muntarbhorn grew up in Thailand and England.
Muntarbhorn takes inspiration from their exploration of Zen Buddhist principles and visiting sacred sites across the globe. Light serves as their primary medium, allowing Muntarbhorn to explore concepts of universal consciousness and existence. Their abstract photography invites viewers to engage with light not merely as an illuminating force but as a conduit for spiritual inquiry, crafting immersive experiences that transcend the visual and touch upon the metaphysical.
Spatial Concept
‘Spatial Concept' is a series of black and white photographs inspired by Lucio Fontana’s single cut paintings on monochrome canvases titled, ‘Concetto Spaziale, Attesa’ (1964–1965) and Barnett Newman’s ‘Onement I’ (1948) The series explores the transformative power of the vertical line as both a structural and symbolic element – hand printed as gelatin-silver prints.
Red Spine
Muntarbhorn’s practice further extends into painting, particularly in their 'Red Spine' (2024) series, where they transform gelatin silver prints into painterly canvases. In this series, Muntarbhorn applies cadmium red oil paint onto their gelatin silver prints, a gesture inspired by Barnett Newman's 'Onement I' (1948) and Lucio Fontana's iconic spatial slashes. Using inherited surgical tools alongside a palette knife, they "perform surgery" on the photograph, making each incision a deliberate act of creation and reflection. This practice mirrors their grandfather’s life-extending surgeries, encapsulating the artist’s desire to extend life and medical connections through their work.
