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The iconic lifestyle destination Central Embassy presents the global debut of “SORAYAMA Space Park by AMKK at Central Embassy”, the World’s revealing of the life-sized scale giant aluminum Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex) sculpture setting its feet on the spectacular moon surface landscape, the first set of collaborative art pieces by Japanese artists Hajime Sorayama and Azuma Makoto from AMKK. Travel beyond the universe with this unique “Space Park” installation concept that combines the worlds of outer space and nature into one. This exhibition is in partnership with Nanzuka and EchoOne Nanzuka.
The grand opening welcomes the 11-meter long and 3.74-meter tall aluminum T-Rex sculpture, the largest scale ever created by Sorayama, onto the outdoor yard of Central Embassy’s Level G. The oeuvre draws on Sorayama’s renowned sense of realistic expressional techniques and builds on his series of paintings exploring dinosaurs since the 1980s until today. “I am excited to make the global debut of this work at Central Embassy before it tours to many cities around the world,” says Sorayama. “I have always liked dinosaurs and painted many over the years. The paint showcased here is T-Rex that specifically painted for this project and was made into a giant
life-sized sculpture.”
The installation comes paired with a spectacular moon surface created by experimental floral and botanical creator, AMKK, to create the otherworldly merge of terrain and outer space in one dimension. In parallel, the indoor atrium of Central Embassy’s Level G welcomes 5 smaller T-Rex sculptures also depicted in 5 stunning landscapes by AMKK; jungle, desert, glacier, moss, and lake. “The name ‘Space Park’ captures the uniqueness of this concept. There are no trees, dinosaurs or lakes in outer space — therefore, we are creating new landscapes here that combines plant, fauna and cosmos in the same expanse. It’s a new scenery that nobody has ever seen before, and we hope it ignites a joyous and surprising experience to all visitors that come to see it,” says AMKK.
The grand opening welcomes the 11-meter long and 3.74-meter tall aluminum T-Rex sculpture, the largest scale ever created by Sorayama, onto the outdoor yard of Central Embassy’s Level G. The oeuvre draws on Sorayama’s renowned sense of realistic expressional techniques and builds on his series of paintings exploring dinosaurs since the 1980s until today. “I am excited to make the global debut of this work at Central Embassy before it tours to many cities around the world,” says Sorayama. “I have always liked dinosaurs and painted many over the years. The paint showcased here is T-Rex that specifically painted for this project and was made into a giant
life-sized sculpture.”
The installation comes paired with a spectacular moon surface created by experimental floral and botanical creator, AMKK, to create the otherworldly merge of terrain and outer space in one dimension. In parallel, the indoor atrium of Central Embassy’s Level G welcomes 5 smaller T-Rex sculptures also depicted in 5 stunning landscapes by AMKK; jungle, desert, glacier, moss, and lake. “The name ‘Space Park’ captures the uniqueness of this concept. There are no trees, dinosaurs or lakes in outer space — therefore, we are creating new landscapes here that combines plant, fauna and cosmos in the same expanse. It’s a new scenery that nobody has ever seen before, and we hope it ignites a joyous and surprising experience to all visitors that come to see it,” says AMKK.
  | Hajime Sorayama is the godfather of realistic expression through his use of airbrush techniques. His signature body of work, the organic-robotic series “Sexy Robot” was part of his collaboration with Dior Men for its 2019 pre-fall collection in Tokyo and gained him world-wide recognition. Most recently, he has showcased his work in exhibitions including “Unorthodox” (New York, 2015), “Desire” (Miami, 2016), “The Universe and Art” (Tokyo, 2016 / Singapore, 2017), and the large-scale group show “Cool Japan” which recently took in Amsterdam. AMKK, directed by Azuma Makoto, is interested in making flowers/plants more alive than they really are. He finds intangible and exhaustive elements, namely, sensuous and instantaneous factors such as music in flowers/plants and expresses them in his work to remove their stereotyped images and present to the world the totally new aspects of them. He has created works for big brands around the world, including “Jardin de Temps” for Maison Hermès (Ginza, 2013), “Exobiotanica: Botanical Space Flight” in Black Rock Desert (USA, 2014), “Biennale des Antiquaires” for Boucheron (Paris, 2014), “Fendi Flowerland” for Fendi (Tokyo, 2016), and most recently “The Flowerscape Series” for SIWILAI CITY CLUB, Central Embassy (Bangkok, 2018) |
“We are very excited to curate this show as 3rd part of our 5th Year Anniversary celebrations. It’s a privileged to have Hajime Sorayama debuting his life-sized scale aluminum T-Rex sculpture alongside Azuma Makoto from AMKK, who together will create an incredible landscape under the concept ‘Space Park’. This collaboration, the first of its kind, will serve to highlight their unique works while simultaneously showcasing their unity in one dynamic and engaging installation. We hope our visitors will enjoy this immersive experience and take home with them some wonderful memories, along with limited edition merchandise created just for this special occasion.” says Barom Bhicharnchitr, Managing Director of Central Embassy.
Visitors can also enjoy limited edition merchandise by Sorayama and AMKK including a painting, prints, t-shirts, caps, tote bags, sofubi figures and more, plus the pop-up Flower Shop selling AMKK’s beautiful floral creations every Friday to Sunday during the exhibition period. All available at the SIWILAI Store, Level 5, Central Embassy. Those interested to know more about the giant T-Rex and five small T-Rexes can contact staff for more detailed information.
In addition, there is an Artists Meet & Greet session from 20:00 to 20:30 on 16th October 2019 at SIWILAI Store, where both artists will associate with participants. Meanwhile, there will be also an exclusive art talk by Sorayama where participants will be given the idea behind his works on Thursday 17th October between 17.00-18.00 at OPEN HOUSE, Level 6, Central Embassy.
At Level G of Central Embassy, Hajima Sorayama and Azuma Makoto from AMKK honor the grand opening with their presence along with a board of directors led by Barom Bhicharnchitr, Managing Director of Central Embassy and the partners, Shinji Nanzuka, Founder of Nanzuka, and Pat-Prakasit Phornprapha and Kong-Karoon Sosothikul, Co-founders of EchoOne Nanzuka to welcome all the guests. Bella-Ranee Campen and artistic crews including celebrities and art collectors such as Nagara Sambandaraksa, Chulalax Piyasombatkul, Tatim - Teema Rucksajit, Gene Kasidit, Jitsing Somboon, and many more also join the event.
Running until November 17th 2019, “SORAYAMA Space Park by AMKK @ Central Embassy” comes as the 3rd edition of Central Embassy 5th year anniversary celebration under the concept Let Life Inspire You, which this year has already seen installations by New York-based collaborative design practice Snarkitecture’s “Tilting Forest” and eco-art exhibition “Anima Mundi: Soul of the World” by Mulyana.
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In addition, there is an Artists Meet & Greet session from 20:00 to 20:30 on 16th October 2019 at SIWILAI Store, where both artists will associate with participants. Meanwhile, there will be also an exclusive art talk by Sorayama where participants will be given the idea behind his works on Thursday 17th October between 17.00-18.00 at OPEN HOUSE, Level 6, Central Embassy.
At Level G of Central Embassy, Hajima Sorayama and Azuma Makoto from AMKK honor the grand opening with their presence along with a board of directors led by Barom Bhicharnchitr, Managing Director of Central Embassy and the partners, Shinji Nanzuka, Founder of Nanzuka, and Pat-Prakasit Phornprapha and Kong-Karoon Sosothikul, Co-founders of EchoOne Nanzuka to welcome all the guests. Bella-Ranee Campen and artistic crews including celebrities and art collectors such as Nagara Sambandaraksa, Chulalax Piyasombatkul, Tatim - Teema Rucksajit, Gene Kasidit, Jitsing Somboon, and many more also join the event.
Running until November 17th 2019, “SORAYAMA Space Park by AMKK @ Central Embassy” comes as the 3rd edition of Central Embassy 5th year anniversary celebration under the concept Let Life Inspire You, which this year has already seen installations by New York-based collaborative design practice Snarkitecture’s “Tilting Forest” and eco-art exhibition “Anima Mundi: Soul of the World” by Mulyana.
For future media enquiries, please contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/2816176231726394/
