"Down through the Earth towards the Sun"

Angkor – Cambodia – Reflections - 2016

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A 1,626,000 m2, Magnificent Temple, larger than contemporary Paris;

Planted and raised by Khmer King Suryavarman II 800 years ago depicting the grand vision of Emperor;

Deeply rooted in Hindu and Buddhist cultures and still serving as a Temple to those who seek spiritual connection with Buddha;

Branching out to reach millions of people around the globe, reinforcing cultural connections and appreciation of architecture & art;

Kept grounded and surviving the cruelty of Cambodian Civil War, the Khmer Rouge regime & art thieves, to be nominated as UNESCO World Heritage in 1992.

Blossoming on the National Flag, representing the people of Cambodia it is the most visited attraction in Khmers' Country;

And while in full bloom the Temples rise towards the sun…

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And while in full bloom the trees rise towards the sun and the flowers of those trees are producing the precious seeds.

The seeds that are to grow into the Tropical Jungle Giants that cover the walls of the Angkor Temples. Somehow these Giants carry the wisdom of balancing the connections between the depth of the earth and the heights of the sky.

Just like us humans, following our ancestral lines, while projecting our dreams in to the future.

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27th May - 7th June 2019
@ Gallery 1885
The Camera Club

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

16 Bowden Street
London
SE11 4DS