Name: The Hands of Despair - White Temple, Chiang Rai by Inge van Veen
Brand: Art Heroes
SKU: GB1832788M13S55x80
Price: 191 EUR
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About "The Hands of Despair - White Temple, Chiang Rai"

by Inge van Veen

About the artwork

During my visit to Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, on 25 February 2016, I lingered longer than expected at this part of the temple. The famous sea of greying hands is even more poignant in reality than in photos. It is like seeing a whole world of desires, fears and unfinished stories at a glance. The hands reach up, all in different poses, some pleading, some grasping, some stilling in an almost stiffened tension.

Amid that jumble of arms, I saw a single detail that immediately caught my attention: a finger with a bright red nail. That small accent of colour among the drab cement suddenly gave the whole thing something unexpectedly human, as if one person briefly broke away from the crowd. It brought a strange sense of contrast - a glimmer of individuality in a sea of symbolic despair.

For me, this scene perfectly sums up what makes White Temple so special: a mix of beauty, discomfort, spirituality and modern symbolism that compels you to look again, and then again.

About Inge van Veen

Inge van Veen (1985) travels to special places on earth every year to capture the world through her lens. With a background in fashion photography, she has a unique eye for detail and knows how to capture the beauty of the everyday.

Since her first trip in 2009 - an.. Read more…

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Germany

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What are the delivery times?

Delivery time per shipping country
Netherlands		+ 1 business day
Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany		+ 2 business days
Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Poland		+ 3 business days
Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden		+ 4 business days
Denmark		+ 5 business days
Finland		+ 6 business days

How will the package be sent?

We work with several carriers, mainly UPS and DHL (Depending on the country where it is delivered, this may vary). Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.

Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.

Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.

I want to express my order. Is this possible?

We’re always ready to work with you and will try to help. Let us know what your exact wishes are, and we will get back to you!

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About "The Hands of Despair - White Temple, Chiang Rai"

by Inge van Veen

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About Inge van Veen

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