Parn Aniwat - Asteroid B-612 Online Auction: Inspired by a Saint-Exupéry Novel Hong Kong Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | Phillips
  • “But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in the entire world. To you, I shall be unique in the entire world…”

    “I am beginning to understand,” said the little prince. “There is a flower… I think that she has tamed me…”

    — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

  • Catalogue Essay

    Born in 1988 in Bangkok, Thailand, Pan Arniwat established his wood carving brand, Wood You Mind in 2019. Specialising in wooden designer toys, Arniwat has captured the attention of many around the world with his unique style. Characters from popular culture, such as Pokémon and Astroboy, as well as a variety of animals and critters, are rendered in a highly organic manner, as each contour of their rounded bodies is highlighted by the artist’s rustic carving method. 

     

    With their pastel palette and softly rendered edges, the wooden characters convey the innocence and carefree nature of childhood, reinventing figures in classical books and anime. As elucidated by Parn, his minimalistic approach to these carvings enhances the work’s ability to communicate with the viewer. Just as one would speak simply to a child, these characters are direct and honest, exuding no more than joy and contentment.

     

     

    The artist showcasing the process of carving a sculpture

    • Provenance

      Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

    • Exhibited

      Hong Kong, ARTboratory, One must look with the heart, 29 June - 12 July 2021

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Star Rider

sculpture: inscribed twice with the artist's signature and date 'wym 2021' on the underside of the sculpture and base
canvas: signed and dated 'Parn 2021' lower right

acrylic on wood sculpture and canvas
sculpture 31.5 x 31.3 x 14.5 cm. (12 3/8 x 12 3/8 x 5 3/4 in.)
canvas 28 x 36 cm. (11 x 14 1/8 in.)

Executed in 2021.

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Estimate
HK$6,000 - 9,000 
€680-1,000
$770-1,200

Sold for HK$20,160

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Asteroid B-612 Online Auction: Inspired by a Saint-Exupéry Novel

Online Auction 7-14 December 2021