Black Question
1994
240.0 x 114.0 cm
ILHAM Gallery
1953 - 2000, ThailandMontien Boonma frequently expressed his faith in his works through the use of question marks. These marks illustrated his view of life as a perpetual cycle of questions and answers. Even its spiral shape held meaning for him, as he believed it represented movement from the exterior to the inner being, achieved through meditation and concentration. Montien preferred materials that were elemental or ephemeral to reflect the transient nature of his life. Black Question is an especially poignant work, as it was created in 1994, the year he lost his wife to cancer. He later succumbed to the same disease. During his wife
montien boonma (1953 – 2003)
Explore Montien Boonma's innovative Thai installations & performances! Known for challenging art norms & social commentary, his work resonates across Asia.
ILHAM Gallery (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
The gallery’s layout provides an open and inviting atmosphere, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the art on display. Natural light floods the exhibition halls.
Om dette kunstværk
- Titel: Black Question
- Kunstner: montien boonma
- År: 1994
- Oprindelige mål: 240.0 x 114.0 cm
- Ophavsretlig status: Beskyttet af ophavsret
- Udstillet hos: ILHAM Gallery