Mitihoon – In an era that demands speed, excellence, and recognition, the world is flooded with endless images of success. This constant exposure makes it easy for people to compare themselves to others, often leading to the question: “Why was I never good enough?”
Plujangg – Nalattaphorn Nanta, a Gen Z artist, deeply understands this feeling. She has experienced sorrow, pressure, and self-doubt firsthand. From these emotions, she chose art as a form to document her emotional growth, telling her story from days of unhappiness to moments of self-acceptance and understanding. This journey is expressed in her exhibition, Into the Mind Garden, which is supported by True Digital Park in collaboration with Madskills, a Thai startup gallery dedicated to giving emerging artists a platform to showcase their work to a wider audience.
Stepping into the studio at True Digital Park West, visitors will be enveloped in an atmosphere reminiscent of a peaceful flower garden. This space is not just an art exhibition—it is a sanctuary where the artist invites everyone to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.
From Darkness to Inspiration: The Journey Behind the Exhibition
The concept behind the visually soothing and beautiful exhibition actually stems from a period when Plujangg was overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, dissatisfaction, and unhappiness—emotions that had been accumulating since the COVID-19 pandemic. She found herself sinking into those feelings once again while preparing for this exhibition, pressuring herself to create the best work possible, yet never feeling that it was good enough.
“At that time, I was extremely stressed and pressured. I drowned in sadness every day, constantly criticizing myself, asking, ‘Why can’t I do as well as others?’ These questions kept repeating over and over,” Plujangg recalls, describing the overwhelming emotions and her struggle to find a way out.
Then, one day, she stepped out of her workspace and sat in her backyard, surrounded by trees. In that quiet moment, she felt a deep sense of peace. “When everything around me was calm, my heart became calm too. I could feel the cool breeze, hear the birds singing, and bask in the warmth of the sunlight. These little things, which had once brought me joy, suddenly came back to me,” she shares.
That moment was a revelation for Plujangg—she realized that her sadness had not come from the outside world but from within herself. She had been trapped in her emotions without seeking a way out. This realization became the inspiration behind Into the Mind Garden, an exhibition that invites everyone to take a moment to rest in their own “garden,” rediscover inner peace, and reconnect with the small joys in life that may have been overlooked.
From Darkness to Inspiration: The Journey Behind the Exhibition
This exhibition tells its story through the character “Rilynn,” a young girl who represents the artist herself. Rilynn embarks on an emotional journey—navigating through sadness and confusion before reaching self-acceptance and understanding. With the support of both herself and those around her, she eventually finds happiness again.
“I want Rilynn to symbolize a new beginning. In the first illustration, she has deep blue hair, reflecting a dark and difficult time. But as she starts to understand herself and regain happiness, her hair gradually turns light blue. However, if you look closely, the dark blue remains at the tips—because I want to show that even those who have experienced sadness can find happiness again,” Plujangg explains.
Art as a Reflection of Gen Z’s Emotions and Their Struggle for Self-Healing
After creating her artwork, Plujangg realized that what she had done was more than just expressing her personal emotions—it became a reflection of the shared feelings of Gen Z.
“I didn’t initially intend for this exhibition to be a mirror of society, but looking back, it clearly captures the emotions and experiences of our generation. We grew up amidst the changes brought by COVID-19, in an era where everything is so easily compared through social media. It feels like we’ve been surrounded by pressure from all sides for as long as we can remember.”
The most important message she wants to share with everyone—regardless of age—who might be feeling the same way is “Be kind to yourself. We often blame ourselves and hurt our own hearts more than we should.”
Finally, Plujangg acknowledges that she still experiences both good and bad days. However, what has changed significantly is her ability to find joy in the little things each day. Simply waking up to see the morning sunlight, listening to birds sing in the garden, or playing her favorite song has become a genuine source of happiness.
“We are always searching for happiness, longing for things that feel out of reach, only to forget that happiness has been all around us all along,” she concludes.
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