BANGKOK DESIGN WEEK 2026, 29 JAN–8 FEB

Naraphat Sakarthornsap

Flower Garden 01 : The Banquet Table

Co-envisioned with Naphat Pattarayanon, the heir to "Song Heng," this work seeks to return the spotlight to vegetables once more. Set upon a historical landscape that has evolved from a King Rama V era fish market into a thriving produce hub, and finally into Thailand’s largest flower market today, this space is far more than a place of trade. It is a home that preserves the toil and way of life of many generations. "The Banquet Table" serves as a centerpiece that invites us to contemplate the elements often overlooked as time marches on. By intentionally arranging flowers alongside vegetables, this installation bridges the past and the present. It breathes life back into the spirit of the vendors of yesteryear through the narration of Naphat, a living family history book dedicated to preserving these stories with pride. Woven from the memories of Naphat Pattarayanon, the current heir to "Song Heng," this work is a tribute that returns the spotlight to vegetables once more. Set within a historical landscape that has transformed from a King Rama V era fish market into a bustling produce hub, and finally into the Thailand’s largest flower market we see today, this space is far more than a marketplace. It is a home that cradles the soul, the toil, and the enduring spirit of generations. "The Banquet Table" stands as a centerpiece of reflection, inviting us to pause and honor the beauty that often fades into the background as time marches on. By placing humble vegetables side by side with flowers, this installation bridges the past and the present. It breathes life back into the stories of the vendors of yesteryear through the voice of Naphat, who serves as a living legacy, dedicated to preserving his family’s journey with profound pride.
Designer
  • Naraphat Sakarthornsap