4048a In Absence, duality remains 在缺席，仍成雙

itit Cheung 張喆 

In Absence, duality remains 在缺席，仍成雙 

Resin, jade white marble, LED 樹脂、玉白大理石、發光二極管 

20.5 x 20.5 x 12.5 cm 

2024 

Artwork Statement 作品簡介 

n 𝘐𝘯 𝘈𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 (2024), Weera-it Ittiteerarak delves into the heartfelt ways in which they inherit traits and mannerisms from their father who shape their lives, even in his absence. At the age of eleven, the presence of the artist’s father figure receded into the shadows of a modest, partitioned room, where a new chapter unfolded for them and their mother. Their father’s final gesture of care—a meticulously replaced lock—emerged as a silver knob, cold yet impeccably symmetrical, imbued with a wealth of unspoken emotions. This lock transcended its functional purpose, morphing into both a bridge and a barrier that encapsulates the intricate duality of their relationship: a bond that was simultaneously secure and distant, present yet hauntingly absent. Despite the ephemeral moments shared with their father, echoes of his essence resonate within the artist’s actions and expressions of care. The door lock becomes a crucial symbol—mirrored keyholes connecting disparate realms and illustrating the invisible yet indelible ties that bind them. The work, as a sign of intimacy, memory, and subtle transformation, captures the delicate interplay of longing, mimicry, and acceptance, and testifies to the enduring impact of familial bonds that persist beyond physical presence. 

在《In Absence, duality remains》（2024）中，Weera-it Ittiteerarak 深入探究自己如何在父親缺席的情況下，仍然在生活中繼承並體現他的特質與身體記憶。十一歲那年，藝術家與母親在一個狹小、以木板分隔的房間裡展開新生活，而父親的身影則逐漸退入陰影之中。父親臨別前所留下的最後一個關懷——把房門鎖芯仔細更換成一個銀色的圓形門鎖——冰冷、對稱，卻蘊藏著深沉而無言的情感。 

這個門鎖超越了其功能性，成為連結與阻隔之間的象徵——一種複雜的雙重性：既安全又疏離，既存在又隱約 

About Artist 關於藝術家 

Weera-it Ittiteerarak (b. 1994, Thailand) is a Hong Kong–based interdisciplinary artist working with photography, moving image, and sculptural installation. Drawing on Thai myths and personal narratives, their practice examines fluid identity and the impact of technological and environmental change. Their works are held in the Climate Art Collection, Berlin. 

張喆(生於1994年)，在泰國長大,後回到香港生活和工作，是一名跨領域藝術家。他的作品涵蓋攝影、動態影像和雕塑裝置，深受泰國神話和個人敘事的啟發，涉及身份流動性以及科技和環境變遷的影響。作品獲德國柏林氣候變化藝術收藏（Climate Art Collection）收藏。 

Personal Website 個人網站: www.ititcheung.com 

Instagram: @ititcheung