T.E.A.
NANG SONGKRAN
REBORN
OPENS AUGUST 1ST, 2026
7PM ‘TILL LATE
ATAK Gallery • 1038 Larkin St • San Francisco • Earth
Each goddess arrives dressed in garments from the Femmenation Silver Flower Collection—
designed by T.E.A.
The sacred mounts remain, but the way each goddess commands them has shifted — their stance, their gaze, and their posture recomposed as an act of gentle reinterpretation
Each goddess in this series has been intentionally depicted in her most auspicious form
Reclining in perfect repose, a posture that ancient tradition reads as the greatest of all blessings
Her eyes are open, luminous and fully awake, gazing upon all who dwell in her presence with clarity and grace
In the old belief, this means rains arrive in season, abundance fills the home, and the people flourish
Working under the names Ekster and T.E.A., the artist draws upon a lifelong reverence for craftsmanship shaped by an upbringing in Narathiwat, southern Thailand
After relocating to San Francisco to earn an MFA in Fashion Design at the Academy of Art University, the work evolved into a dialogue between traditional making and contemporary experience.
Through painting, embroidery, jewelry, and other hand-built forms, Ekster embraces the quiet discipline of the handmade
Inspired by nature's intelligence and the enduring value of craft, each work reflects a deep respect for the process
For Ekster, art is more than an object of beauty—it is a vessel for memory, ideas, and cultural continuity
Exploring themes of power, environmental awareness, and human dignity, the work invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and engage with the subtle complexities of the world around them