Ayutthaya IV is published in conjunction with the hybrid academy exhibition titled Flagship Genius Featuring Ayutthaya IV. The exhibition was jointly presented by ISEAA and the academic schools in NAFA in conjunction with NAFA’s Open House. This accompanying publication showcases the creative output of the interdisciplinary collaborations for the academy-wide project through a selection of works by students from various programmes such as 3D Design, Design & Media, Fashion Studies, Fine Art, Arts Management, Dance, Music and Theatre.
The introductory essay by Dr Bridget Tracy Tan, Director of ISEAA & Art Galleries, prefaces the 4th rendition of Ayutthaya as a deeper study into the roots of the kingdom, the significance and relevance it holds for young contemporary students of the arts. The manifestation of the programming was critically integrated into the curriculum and course modules to expand the academic investigations of conventional disciplines into the realm of Southeast Asian art. Common themes students draw inspiration from include war and the military, Buddhism and iconographies in faith, landscapes and symbols.
