Bangkok’s art scene just keeps levelling up, with more local and international artists making their mark across the city. This time, it was British artist Tomo Campbell in town – bringing with him a collection of large-scale oil paintings that float somewhere between abstraction and figuration, all wrapped in a soft, joyful palette.
Originally set for Thailand’s tallest observatory at King Power Mahanakhon, Campbell’s Over the Top exhibition took a quick detour due to a recent earthquake. It found a new home at The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, where it was on view for a short run from April 9–11.
Fortunately, we caught up with Campbell while he was in town to chat about his playful use of colour, his process and what he thinks of the Big Mango’s buzzing art energy. If you didn’t get a chance to see his work in person, here’s a peek into his world – and why he’s definitely one to keep an eye on.
