Sala Keoku
Sala Keoku (
, but is marked by even more extravagant fantasy and greater proportions.Some of the Sala Keoku sculptures reach 25m. Those include a monumental depiction of
Sulilat
's approach is unusual, with its naturalistic (even though stylized) representation of the snakes.
The Sala Keoku pavilion is a three-story concrete building, whose domes bear a resemblance to a mosque. It was constructed following Sulilat's plans after his death. The third floor houses related artifacts, as well as Sulilat's mummified body.
Perhaps the most enigmatic part of the park is the Wheel of Life, a circular multi-part group of sculptures representing the
Buddha statue
on the other side.
See also
- Visionary environments
- Outsider art
- Wat Rong Khun
- Sanctuary of Truth
- Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
- Park of the Monsters
- Sala (architecture)
References
- John Maizels, Deidi von Schaewen (photo), Angelika Taschen (ed.), Fantasy Worlds, Taschen (2007), pp. 220–221.
- John Maizels (ed.), Raw Vision Outsider Art Sourcebook, Raw Vision Ltd (2002), pp. 98–99.
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Nong_Khai.
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