ROARSILIENCE, 2024

Textile artist Ploenchan Vinyaratn channels her inner strength through this colossal tiger depiction crafted entirely from upcycled aluminum cans set on a dreamlike backdrop of reclaimed mosquito netting. Each piece is meticulously formed and chained into a pattern that symbolizes her determination to defy her diminutive stature to stand tall and roar, echoing the fierce yet vulnerable spirit within us all.

The finished artwork conveys a powerful message of conservation and protection for both natural resources and endangered wildlife, and invites us to reflect on both our capacity for resilience and resourcefulness as well as our collective responsibility for doing our part to ensure a sustainable future for future generations.