800 KM (2024)

‘800 KM’ by artist Somporn Phromutai is more than a simple travelogue; it is a warm narrative about love, bonding, and companionship in life. Rendered in bright, peaceful colors, the artwork captures a couple and their small robot companion embarking on a long journey by scooter. The figure wearing a helmet drives, focused on the road, while the passenger rests comfortably, leaning and asleep. Notably, the pure white robot, seemingly held in a baby carrier on the driver’s chest, symbolizes a new form of family or companionship in modern society, adding a humorous yet futuristic warmth to their journey.