Printmaking on Stainless Steel, 30 Pieces
This series of stainless steel prints reflects the delicate relationship between urban development and nature—an essential theme in Pasutt’s exhibition, Somewhere Else in the World: Charoenkrung. Using a woodcut mold from his previous work, Charoenkrung Map on Plywood (2025, plywood and teak frame), Pasutt reinterprets the imagery through printmaking on stainless steel, a repurposed industrial material. The use of stainless steel symbolizes urbanization’s impact, while the interplay of green, deep blue, and black patterns represents the resilience and infiltration of nature into developed spaces.
This work invites viewers to question the notions of progress and development—should they not be balanced and sustainable? It also highlights the challenges of preserving Charoenkrung’s cultural and historical identity amid rapid modernization. By combining contemporary materials with intricate designs that reflect the complexity of today’s urban landscape, Pasutt raises concerns about how cities evolve.
Rather than allowing urbanization to erase nature and local heritage, the artist advocates for a model of development where humans and the natural environment coexist in harmony. This exhibition demonstrates how art can serve as a tool for dialogue on sustainability and responsible resource management. The patterns and colors in Blueprint of Memories capture the enduring beauty of nature, even as urbanization continues to reshape the landscape.
Pasutt believes that true progress must prioritize the balance between humanity and nature—not merely constructing the new but fostering sustainability for future generations.
The series will be complemented by a video lecture, Revisiting the Historic Charoenkrung Road, featuring Dr. Wit Sittivekin. It will also be positioned in direct conversation with Charoenkrung Map on Plywood, installed opposite, creating a visual and conceptual dialogue within the exhibition.
