Chess Set
Taras Yoom, the visionary artist based in Bangkok, has unveiled his latest marvel: the “Light Stage” chess set. This collection comprises 21 intricately crafted sets, each a testament to Yoom’s mastery of diverse techniques. Employing a combination of fine-detailed 3D printing from photopolymer plastic, molding, sculpting, polymer casting, and meticulous acrylic paint detailing, every piece exudes artistry and sophistication. Moreover, each set is embedded with an NFC chip, serving as a digital certificate that not only authenticates the artwork but also meticulously records its ownership and provenance. The materials used span from acrylic and metals to plastics, silicone, and wood, lending a rich and diverse texture to the creations.
Rooted in the mythos of the Yoomoota universe, the “Light Stage” finds its narrative on the planet Us to be better. Here, inhabitants are destined to forge a new narrative, one free from conflict and the devastation of neighboring realms. Within the realm of a chess game on this unique board, players hold the power to rewrite history.
Symbolically represented by chess pieces ascending two mountains, the centerpiece of the board hides a mysterious artifact — an object coveted by denizens of this planet. Resembling an antique pocket watch, this artifact possesses the remarkable ability to temporarily alter the course of time, offering a chance at redemption and reconciliation. Taras Yoom elaborates, “The Light Stage chess set signifies the dawn of a new era in the kingdom’s evolution on one of the Yoomoota planets. It embodies the festive atmosphere of an eternal carnival.
In the chess game, there are dual victories — one physical, adhering to classical chess rules, and the other symbolic, wherein heroes uncover a hidden treasure at the board’s center.” The crafting of each set employs a combination of techniques, blending fine-detailed 3D printing, molding, modeling, polymeric casting, manual craftsmanship, and acrylic painting to achieve its exquisite form.
