Step into a Universe of Interpretation and Creative Reinvention “The BOOTLEG SHOW: An Exploration of Originals and Alterations” An Exhibition by MRKREME at MOCA BANGKOK

Step into a Universe of Interpretation and Creative Reinvention “The BOOTLEG SHOW: An Exploration of Originals and Alterations” An Exhibition by MRKREME at MOCA BANGKOK

MOCA BANGKOK proudly presents “THE BOOTLEG SHOW: An Exploration of Originals and Alterations”, a solo exhibition by Thai-Hong Kong artist MRKREME (Andy Varagun Chongthanapipat). A lifelong art enthusiast, MRKREME is known for blending the realms of imagination with deeply personal experiences through his signature bright and whimsical pop-surrealist style.

The exhibition begins with a simple yet thought-provoking question — What does it mean to be original?

This inquiry sparked when MRKREME designed a character named Mushkin, intended for production as an art toy. However, the final prototype looked noticeably different from the original concept. Instead of being discouraged, the deviation became the catalyst for a deeper exploration into the nature of creativity — where imperfection, reinterpretation, and transformation play central roles in the creative process.

In THE BOOTLEG SHOW, MRKREME invites viewers to become co-creators. Visitors are encouraged to draw Mushkin from memory, and these sketches are then reimagined and transformed into new artworks — through paintings, sculptures, and video installations. The line between “original” and “distortion” begins to blur, opening a dialogue between intention and unexpected change.

Clay, the very first material MRKREME used to prototype his art toys, returns as a primary medium in this show. With its mutable and shapeless qualities, clay perfectly embodies the core message of the exhibition — the beauty of fluid creativity and the significance of uncertainty.

Discover what it means to be “original” and question your own notions of art and creation in “THE BOOTLEG SHOW: An Exploration of Originals and Alterations” by MRKREME (Andy Varagun Chongthanapipat) at MOCA BANGKOK.

Exhibition Details:

· Exhibition Period: April 5 – June 29, 2025

· Venue: Atrium and Temporary Exhibition Rooms 1, 2, and 3 (G Floor), MOCA BANGKOK

· Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)

· Free Admission: April 5 – 11, 2025

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