HIMMAPAN is a series of mythical beasts created by Thailand's MOTMO Studio. When the Taiwanese media reported it, it aroused the call of his own love and Thai society to collect them. Artist Komkrit Tepthian polished the mythical beasts outside the Thai temples into exquisite and small appearances. They are so cute that I want to collect them. Surprisingly, this group of mythical beast dolls can help the little hamburger overcome his fear, go to the toilet by himself, and no longer need the company of adults. (wiping tears)
Bangkok Art Biennale Selected Artists
Komkrit Tepthian has participated in many group exhibitions in Thailand, as well as in Laos, Turkey, Japan, etc.He is also one of the Thai artists in the 2018 Bangkok Art Biennale. He has extraordinary sculptural skills and is good at blending history, culture, religion and belief, challenging and questioning the past experiences and opinions of the masses to create various works.
- 2017: Komkrit Tepthian: Iconography in Contemporary Conditions ,Art Seasons Singapore ,Singapore, Singapore
- 2019: Komkrit Tepthian: Far Far Away ,Richard Koh Fine Art, Bangkok ,Bangkok, Thailand
- 2021: Komkrit Tepthian: Suhuman ,Art Seasons Singapore ,Singapore, Singapore
Birth and deep meaning of HIMMAPAN series dolls
Pristine mythical beasts cause community connection
In a temple in Khon Kaen Mansion in northeastern Thailand, community craftsmen assisted in the production of the sacred beasts at the entrance, which lacked exquisite craftsmanship, but added more cuteness and intimacy, so several temples and beasts have jumped on the community platform, and even the second beast of the gods. Creation, game works, etc. are generated, and are published and shared on Facebook, Twitter, and IG with "#หิมพานต์มาร์ชเมลโล่". You can find many lovely works with a little search. I will share some of them for your reference.
▲ IG:suttha_net
▲ IG:foofluffy
Handcrafted by MOTMO Studio
Komkrit Tepthian came into contact with Japanese dolls and toys, and found that serious things were transformed into another form to accompany him with him, so he had the concept of "HIMMAPAN", but not only made toys, but also initiated a more far-reaching project. He collaborated with local temples, Community members jointly develop, hoping to bring the follow-up development of animal dolls back to their hometowns and increase income sources for remote areas. Xingwen has to admire his righteous deeds and thoughtful thinking.
▲ On that day, I specially went out to take photos of the unpacking.
Assisting remote villages through marketing and local manufacturing
This series of mythical beast dolls has repeatedly adjusted the production materials and molds, and has become quite lovable and cute. Komkrit Tepthian plans to teach community members how to make finished products, and plans to "limited sale" products with the temple, limited editions are only available in certain places Sales, the original members of this echelon are responsible for helping the works planned later to lead to word-of-mouth after becoming famous on the Internet. Therefore, each group of purchases is to create opportunities for the remote villages of Thailand.
▲ The sacred lion of Koh Walukaram Temple in Lampang Province.
▲ Kalam Temple Hera (เหรา) in Ubon Ratchathani Province.
▲ Naga (นาค) at Pho Si Thung Temple in Udon Thani Province.
▲ Naga (นาค) at Norawararam Temple in Mudahan Province.
▲ Phrathat Kham Kaen (มอม) in Khon Kaen Province.
▲ Separately released limited edition animal figures.
Accidentally become the protector of children's hearts
A while ago, we allowed Little Burger to watch Youtube videos freely. He was addicted to a series of live games such as "Scary Granny". In addition, after the age of four, children began to feel a sense of psychological fear (naturally generated), afraid of the horror XX they imagined, etc. I don't dare to go to the toilet by myself. I always have Wendy to accompany me. I stand at the door to accompany my son to the toilet. Even if I am in the room and only five steps from the toilet door, I will still be afraid of one person and the dark.
After I unpacked the six mythical beasts, I told the little hamburger that the beasts would protect children, and I tried to face the beasts in the direction of the bathroom. For the first time, he was half worried about going to the toilet by himself, so he ran back to me and said, "Mom, just now. There are horrible monsters in the toilet, but Xiaobai helped me eat them!" Gradually, there is no need to accompany them. As long as the beasts are "cared for", they are very brave and caress these dolls with respect, and I am also very happy to use them. Another way to soothe your child's unease.
HIMMAPAN
- Facebook:MOTMO Studio | Facebook
- Thailand purchasing:Abei Tiaotai | Facebook
- Source of information: https://www.damanwoo.com/node/94673
- Interview report: https://adaymagazine.com/himmapan-marshmallow
