Connecting
The hands of a monumental sculpture of a revered monk. White string connecting revered objects and spaces–even monks and worshipers–is often seen in Thai temples. A patchwork of squares of gold leaf have been placed in offering at the base. Rolleiflex 2.8F, Ilford HP5+
About Artist
Loren Byers
I am a photographer living in Thailand, where I have lived for more than seven years. The main focus of my photography is of Buddhist ideas as expressed in Thai temples. That said, surrounded by such visual richness, I am drawn to other subjects as well. I work with both digital and analog techniques. My photographs were featured in a solo exhibition at the Monochrome Gallery in Bangkok in April 2025 and have received international awards. My photobook, Come and See, was featured as a recommended book of the Boulder Bookstore in 2025. In addition to other projects, I am currently working with the Museum of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara temple in Bangkok to create and present a photographic perspective of the museum's acquisitions.
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