It is a vision of artist Chalermchai Kositpipat who dedicate this work to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
In his early years, his style of mixing Thai temple art with contemporary interpretation did not gain acceptance readily from the establishments. Persevering through the years to gain recognition and fame consequently is a living legend in the making! Having kick started the project with his own finances, it inspired the public to chip in funding too. Poster suggests donations to no more than Bth10,000 each.
Poster boy Khun Charlermchai himself.
The magnificent sight of Wat Rong Kun came to sight with visitors streaming in.
The white symbolize purity of soul I suppose.
Pond in foreground provides reflections - perhaps for one's own life too!
White clouds and fountains compliments it all!
Even the carps in the pond are chosen white to match!
Beautiful details of its roof.
Other messages conveyed to visiting public - perils of smoking and acolholism.
Looking down to hellish hands and skulls off the path leading to the temple hall.
The serenity of murals and Buddha greets you once reaching the temple hall - just like taking a path to enlightenment!
Gold, also widely used in decorating temples, offers contrasts. To many it symbolizes wealth but it symbolizes something else to me - its quality in purest form it is most resistant to contamination!
Not another temple hall! Guess what? It's the toilets!
Most beautiful toilets I've seen anywhere on earth!
Show you what's like in the men's loo!
I had the fortune to see Chalermchai in person tending the ponds.
He was removing its thick algae growth.
A young man recognized him too, requesting him for a photo pose.
It is his life long undertaking now. How many people out there with such spirits? He reminds me of the late Khun Lek who built the The Sanctuary of Truth (North Pattaya), Erawan Shrine and The Ancient City in Samut Prakan.
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