His father was a chinese immigrant from guangdong while his mother is thai chinese. Also known as the white temple, wat rong khun is the brainchild of a thai artist named chalermchai kositpipat. Chalermchai kositpipats art works zoom on contemporary art. Designed by chalermchai kositpipat, the temple is unique in that its entirely you guessed it white, with mirrored glass mosaics over the structure emphasising this brilliance, which alludes to the purity of the lord buddha. I declare that i will not accept a donation of over 10,000 baht from anyone for i do not want rich people to donate a large sum of money, which will give rise to the power to own the temple and to give orders. Feb 29, 2008 visit to wat rong khun, just outside chiang rai in the north of thailand. The wat rong khun, or better known among most tourists as the white temple in chiang rai, is an eccentric, contemporary, and privately owned art exhibit that is displayed in the form of a buddhist temple that can be located in the beautiful and alluring province of chiang rai.
Built by the famous thai buddhist painterturnedarchitecht and millionaire chalermchai kositpipat, the temple is completely funded by kositpipat s. Chalermchai kositpipat land of infinite possibilities. Oct 04, 20 a little bit more about the white temple wat rong khun and the thai artist, chalermchai kositpipat, who designed it. Privately owned by chalermchai kositpipat who designed, constructed and opened it to the public in 1997. Chalermchai kositpipat thai paintings thaienglish hardcover january 1, 2012 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions price. A religious monument with a distinctly contemporary and irreverent feel, this is not so much a traditional cultural visit as a trip to a piece of modern art. Book the 2 day tour from chiang rai to chiang mai online here.
I also thoroughly enjoyed seeing chalermchai kositpipats art in the museum on the grounds. Thai contemporary art chalermchai kositpipat, box set bilingual. This amazing temple was created by chalermchai kositpipat and hes still working on it. Is located in tambon paor donchai, mueang district, chiang rai 57000. Click here to learn more about get hi hostel and to book. Tourists shock at thai temple which has mural of 911. He later attended silpakorn university, which was thailands primary visual arts school. This year he did an interview with a thai publication called bk in which, while calling him arguably thailands greatest artist of our time, he proclaims on the one hand that he has stripped away his entire ego and is left with only mercy, followed by.
Here are some interesting facts about the white temple. Built by the famous thai buddhist painterturnedarchitecht and millionaire chalermchai kositpipat, the temple is completely funded by kositpipats own money in order to bring his vision to life. The city is also home to an incredible number of beautiful temples from historic jewelled. Wat rong khun, or the white temple, in chiang rai, thailand. Visualizza altre idee su arte, arte visionaria e arte buddista. Chalermchai kositpipat moca bangkok faith beyond earth. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It is owned by chalermchai kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997. The white temple in chiang rai is like nowhere else. Although the outside was truly amazing, i also thoroughly enjoyed seeing chalermchai kositpipats art in the museum on the grounds. Land of infinite possibilities northern thailand and other assorted adventures abroad. Smart people dont necessarily come from the best families. Designed by national artist and native of chiang rai, chalermchai kositpipat, construction on what is now the iconic white temple started in 1997. Visiting wat rong khun 11 tips for the white temple in.
Aug 06, 2014 kontroverzni thajsky umelec chalermchai kositpipat cti celimcaj khositphiphat thajsky a autor bileho chramu wat rong khun. The 60yearold man called a press conference on september 14 during which he. Don t miss the khun korn waterfall, which at 70 metres is the highest waterfall in the region and one of the best things to do in chiang rai. Don t forget to dress modestly for the temples with covered knees and shoulders. Chiang rai is the northernmost large city in thailand and was a former capital city of the lanna kingdom under the reign of king mangrai in the th century.
Chalermchai kositpipat is training people to continue his ambitious project even after his death. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers. He went to the first school of visual art in thailand, the silpakorn university is ispirate by the teachings of the italian corrado feroci. See more ideas about buddhist, buddha art, buddhist art. As the story of this temple goes, the white color stands for lord buddhas purity. Chalermchai kositpipat started this temple in 1996 and says it wont be completed until many decades after his death. A little bit more about the white temple wat rong khun and the thai artist, chalermchai kositpipat, who designed it. Chiang mai to chiang rai the best way to get from chiang mai to chiang rai is the green bus tickets and timetable. If you think that chiang rai is a sleepy city, youre very wrong. Visit the white temple, black house, hot springs and take a boat to laos.
The white temple was designed and funded by the same man thai national artist ajarn chalermchai kositpipat. Thai traditional postcard featuring ganecha painting series 3 style. Designed by thai visual artist chalermchai kositpipat, this gorgeous shrine is entirely white, with some use of white glass. Apr 09, 2014 features burning buildings alongside comic book characters bizarre temple is the pet project of thai artist chalermchai kositpipat he drew up designs for it in 1997 and it wont be finished until 2070.
Even if you are feeling templedout don t miss the white temple if. In the late 90s, a controversial thai artist, chalermchai kositpipat, went to the head monk of a downonitsheels temple in his hometown of chiang rai and said, let me redo the temple. Wat rong khun, is a modern art exhibit in the form of a temple, built in 1998 by thai artist chalermchai kositpipat near chiang rai, northern thailand. Chalermchai kositpipat, a very popular thai artist, is the person who owns this property and.
Mar 16, 2018 chalermchai kositpipat is born in chiang rai on 1955. See more ideas about thai art, buddhist art and buddha art. Chalermchai kositpipat s works phrakring buddha pratanyos baramee amulet mixed metal made from mixed metal materials called nawaloha, gold and silver included with kring ball inside. Aug 02, 2019 six of thailands most magnificent temples. Enjoy the highlights of chiang rai in 2 days with this tour from chiang mai.
Chalermchai kositpipat is born in chiang rai on 1955. Dec 27, 2018 chiang rai is the northernmost large city in thailand and was a former capital city of the lanna kingdom under the reign of king mangrai in the th century. If you go to wat rong khun the absolute beauty and artwork will just take your breath away. Includes transfers, hotel accommodation and 4 meals.
Even if you are feeling templedout don t miss the white temple if you are in northern thailand. The virtual museum of thailands contemporary and modern art featuring artists homepages, past and present exhibitions, bangkok museums, cultural, art map, map, art galleries, electronic art, private and corporate art collections, youth art, venues etc. Created by artist chalermchai, wat rong khun, or the white. Utilizing talent to benefit others acharn chalermchai of.
Day trip to chiang rai and the golden triangle thai. Wat rong khun is a weird and wonderful place that every visitor to thailand should experience. Chalermchai kositpipat wat rong khun, subdistrict pa oar don chai, district muang, chiang rai 57000, thailand tel. I don t think ill ever be able to stay anywhere that doesnt have 247 avo toast ever again. Followed by visit to the black house, covering over 100 rai, it comprises more than 25 buildings of pure and applied northern architectural styles. Chalermchai kositpipat was born into a sinolanna family. Thai artist vents anger after model poses in front of his. He constructed the white temple with the help of over 60 followers at. Marvel at wat rong khun, the white temple in chiang rai trip101.
Wat rong khun, more commonly known as the white temple in chiang rai will turn your concept of what a temple looks like on its head. Aug 07, 2017 the book contains the history of the temple and a brief autobiography of acharn chalermchai. Jan 14, 2014 wat rong khun, known outside of thailand simply as the white temple, is a strangely beautiful place. Larger than life jul 24, 2019 around 20 years ago, during a meeting of villagers at an abandoned, rural temple, chalermchai kositpipat declared his intention to build a magnificent new temple there a place that tourists would come in droves to visit. It is his masterwork and it is beautiful, modern and complex. Thai artist chalermchai kositpipat looked to buddha for inspiration when creating this. Visit to wat rong khun, just outside chiang rai in the north of thailand.
It is an equal parts bizarre and incredible temple outside the city of chiang rai in northern thailand. To reach heaven, you need to pass suffering, the 54yearold says in his trademark booming voice. The incredibly detailed, allwhite exterior represents buddhas. The white temple in chiang rai is the magnum opus of famed artist, chalermchai kositpipat, the same brilliant mind behind the black house and the colorful clock tower in the center of chiang rai. Together with 60 of his disciples, it took him 18 years to build this edifice.
He writes in his book creating buddhist art for the land, i love and am. The entire complex is an enthralling fusion of religious sanctuary, museum and art gallery. Approved for use with traveller sciencefiction adventure in the far future visually similar work. Id like to read this book on kindle don t have a kindle. Chalermchai kositpipat thai paintings thaienglish on. Thai contemporary art chalermchai kositpipat, box set bilingual edition, english thai.
Its around a 30minute walk through a forest to get to the base of the waterfall, and you can swim when you get there. Close to the borders of both laos and myanmar, its a great base for visiting hill tribes, and for scenic mountain trekking one of the most adventurous things to do in chiang mai. Utilizing talent to benefit others acharn chalermchai of wat. Next stop will be made at wat rongkhun white chapel, a unique temple, designed by thailand most prominent artist, mr. The incredibly detailed, allwhite exterior represents buddhas purity. Chiang rai is a quirky, artistic city in northern thailand, offering a surprising number of things to see and do. Tons of paintings, sculptures and other masterworks from creator of white temple. Renowned artist chalermchai kositpipat talks hit tv show ton.
Features burning buildings alongside comic book characters bizarre temple is the pet project of thai artist chalermchai kositpipat he drew up designs for it. No cameras are allowed, so here are a few pictures of post cards of the paintings. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. How to visit the white temple in chiang rai, thailand. Bonus sections on the history of thailands flags, thai banknotes and insignias of king rama ix. Or transfer your money to the bank account wat rong khun savings account no. May 14, 2009 the 500 sculptured concrete arms that rise beneath the bridge, seemingly seeking emancipation from a bottomless pit, create an arresting image of anguish and desperation just as thai artist chalermchai kositpipat intended.
Acharn chalermchai kositpipat is an extremely talented person who built wat rong khun a well known and must visit place if you travel to chiang rai, thailand. Chiang rai to luang prabang the slow boat from luang prabang to chiang rai is a popular route for travelers heading from thailand to laos or vice versa. The 500 sculptured concrete arms that rise beneath the bridge, seemingly seeking emancipation from a bottomless pit, create an arresting image of anguish and desperation just as thai artist chalermchai kositpipat intended. However, chalermchai kositpipat, the thai artist who designed and rebuilt the temple, is less impressed by them. Chalermchai kositpipat detail of meditating mind ataraxia noun a greek term used by pyrrho and epicurus for a lucid state, characterised by freedom from worry or any other preoccupation. See 270 photos and 16 tips from 2061 visitors to chalermchai kositpipat hall of masterwork. Media in category chalermchai kositpipat this category contains only the following file. Thats why i suffer every time when things dont come out as ive expected. It was built by a local famous artist, chalermchai kositpipat, who wanted to show the glory of modern thai buddahist art. Wat rong khun, known outside of thailand simply as the white temple, is a strangely beautiful place.
Only death can stop my dream, but cannot stop my project, says chalermchai kositpipat, the creator of wat rong khun whose intention is to create one of the most elegant temples in chiang rai, which he believes will give him immortal life. It is also sometimes referred to as the art capital of thailand, and was the birthplace of many thai artists including thawan duchanee and chalermchai kositpipat. Visiting the white temple in thailand we are travel girls. The white temple is one of the most unusual temples we have ever visited.
Cover by chalermchai kositpipat he is a national artist in thailand book online at best prices in india on. Name in thai, year created, series number at bottom. Known for his blend of traditional and contemporary religious elements, his early pieces received a fair amount of criticism. Project art, chalermchai kositpipat paying respect to lord buddha technique. Chalermchai kositpipats works phrakring buddha pratanyos baramee amulet mixed metal made from mixed metal materials called nawaloha, gold and silver included with kring ball inside. Sep 17, 2015 however, chalermchai kositpipat, the thai artist who designed and rebuilt the temple, is less impressed by them.
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