Tulip Field at Probably Lot No.30

A representation reflecting the collective “dreamscape” of an era—the shared hopes people project toward a brighter future for a communal space like “Gad Luang.” Here stands the historic market: a vibrant nexus of commerce, culture, identity, and local livelihoods that still clings to its traditional charm.

The work presents a dreamlike vision that invites us to look beneath the surface at the underlying beliefs. It examines the ideals enforced through public hygiene regulations, the assigned civic duties, and the cultivation of public consciousness in shared spaces—all designed to align with grand visions of progress and modern development. Yet, this idealized dream stands in stark tension with the present reality: a landscape of shuttered, abandoned stalls that must somehow carry on, quietly laying bare the market's economic stagnation even as it aspires to remain the cultural epicenter of Chiang Rai.

It is an uneasy superposition of dream upon reality—what is envisioned layered over what truly is. Much like gazing upon a distant fantasy that might ultimately be nothing more than a glossy poster pasted on a crumbling wall.