When a “house” is not merely a dwelling, but possesses “breath” and hidden memories…

In this piece, the character 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪 does not appear in child form but transforms into a “living old wooden house,” standing solitarily along the Chao Phraya River amidst the quiet atmosphere of a pier. Here, Alex Face presents the “Memory House” concept by merging 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪’s identity with the structure of a riverside wooden house. The eyes and rabbit ears on the structure symbolize that these buildings possess a “soul” and serve as witnesses to the city’s transformation.

Using oil on linen, the artist conveys a deep sense of nostalgia. The third eye on the roof gazes at the flowing currents and the passage of time, reflecting the fate of Bangkok’s traditional architecture, which is slowly fading away with the arrival of the new.

Although the title refers to the “Rama VIII Bridge”—a modern landmark—the artist chooses to depict a traditional riverside scene that stands in contrast to the urban context. It is a documentation of social history rendered through soft brushstrokes yet imbued with sharp subtext. This is Street Art beautifully transitioned onto canvas, inviting us to question the true value of what we call “home.”