| Promma's
current collection is derived from the image of the Palace of
a Hindu deity. Indra, whose celestial abode is said to be ornamented
with the purest gold and silver.The names of some of the kings
of the Ayutthaya Period were synonymous with the Palace of Indra,
signifying belief in the divinity of kingship. Promma's works
are inspired from the architecture of such Palaces or Loha Prasat,
which were prevalent in ancient times, comprising several "storeys"
built on a square base under layers of roofs elegantly topped
off with precious metals of goldleaf and silver. Such "palaces"
served as monasteries where monks occupied on different levels
in accordance with their ranks. |
