Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya: some part of me lived here before

Fresh off her travels to her father’s hometown in Thailand, MFTA Artist-in-Residence Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya began her residency ruminating on a single word: “ผูกพัน,” (pùuk-pan), Thai for “bind/entwine.” The meaning of pùuk-pan is explored both figuratively and literally in Phingbodhipakkiya’s upcoming solo exhibition “some part of me lived here before,” which weaves together time and its narratives, heritage, and materials to explore these sculptures’ history, past and present, as they’re suspended in time at MFTA’s gallery.

In the liminal spaces between worlds, MFTA Artist-in-Residence Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya’s solo exhibition “some part of me lived here before,” emerges as a visceral exploration of heritage, reclamation, and the braided narratives of one’s diaspora.

“some part of me lived here before” will open at the Materials for the Arts gallery with an opening reception on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. At 6:30pm, Thai classical musicians and dancers will perform Lao Duang Dokmai, a traditional Thai piece that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Thailand’s northern region. The song honors the area’s deep history of folk art and vibrant traditions, evoking the landscape’s beauty and the resilience of its people.