การริเริ่มศิลปะชุมชนในราชบุรี

บทคัดย่อ

This paper aims to analyze the emergence of community art initiated by artists who are searching for alternative and more community-engaged art forms and spaces. Particular attention is paid to community art initiatives in Ratchaburi, Thailand, that have grown outside galleries and become an integral part of everyday life. Based on the concept of “Every house is a gallery and every place is an art museum”, a series of creative artworks were brought into everyday spaces in the city where local residents conduct their daily routine. Importantly, both locals and professional artists were engaged in co-creation of artworks and used their private shop houses as the community gallery. The paper critically reviews the role of community art in community development and analyses prominent characteristics of community art initiated by artist Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch. Based on semi-structured interviews with the artist and on-site observations at the community art venues, the authors discuss artist Wasinburee’s reflective curatorial practices aiming to promote community engagement and social interaction from collaborative action.