Forget your average chess set! Bangkok artist Taras Yoom has just dropped “Another Kingdom: Dichotomy,” and it’s seriously next-level. This limited-edition art chess set, which was shown off at PAD Paris, isn’t just for playing – it’s a piece of art that makes you think. It’s all about the timeless battle between light and darkness, both in ourselves and the world around us.
This isn’t just some mass-produced thing. Each of the 21 sets is totally handcrafted using cool techniques like 3D printing, molding, sculpting, and even hand-painted acrylic details. Plus, they’ve got NFC chips inside to prove they’re the real deal. Made from materials like acrylic, metals, and silicone, these sets are as unique as they are beautiful.
The design keeps it classic with black and white, but it’s got a deep, symbolic art meaning rooted in Taras Yoom’s “Yoomoota” universe. He imagines this cosmic event – a wandering star causing a massive eclipse – that sucked all the color out of the world. This leaves everything in stark black and white, representing light and dark, certainty and doubt, order and chaos. Pretty intense, right?
According to Taras Yoom, this dramatic story isn’t just for show. It makes you think about the balance and opposition that’s part of the game of chess and life itself. This unique chess set illustrates a world where the struggle between these forces never really ends.
With its intricate design and powerful symbolic art, “Dichotomy” isn’t just a game – it’s an experience. It invites you to ponder the complexities of a world where harmony feels like a distant dream and the fight between light and darkness is constant. This museum worthy piece truly captures that eternal conflict in a way that’s both artistic and philosophical. If you’re into conceptual art or just appreciate something truly special, this art chess set is definitely one to admire.
h/t: yankodesign
