Invade #01 (2024)

‘Invade #01’ by artist Prathueang Kampat explores inner strength and divinity through the intense, colossal portrait of a roaring presence emerging from golden flames. Dominated by red and gold hues, the work features the face of an animal, reminiscent of a bull or bison, rendered in extreme close-up. The deep crimson skin and nose suggest primal energy and fury, while the surrounding golden paint touches visualize a divine or explosive power beyond mere color. Notably, ancient hieroglyphs or symbols scattered around the face hint that this entity is not just an animal but a being with mythological and spiritual significance. The title ‘Invade’ suggests that this presence is forcefully penetrating our gaze, consciousness, or reality, capturing the moment when the inner, wild power threatens to overwhelm the exterior world.