The Art of Wonder is a permanent site-specific installation by Pomme Chan, a Thai artist and illustrator. She specializes in creating colorful graphic designs using organic and ecological forms of nature. Pomme Chan created a mural of ceramic tiles at the abandoned dinosaur-theme waterpark in Nakhon Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo. The illustrations were inspired by the history of biodiversity on the Khorat Plateau. The artist traces the natural history of the area back to prehistoric times and brings to life the prehistoric four-trunked elephants that once roamed the area. She fuses them with present-day flora and fauna as well as human artifacts. Pomme Chan then adds another layer to the work using augmented reality. The Art of Wonder is a veneration of natural wonders of this geographical area. To enhance appreciation, the zoo constructed a boardwalk to the work so the audience can enjoy the work in detail.
Client
Thailand Biennale, Korat
Year
2021