Summer: Bangkok

My summer began on the 11th of March. That day I stepped on the plane to travel Thailand, alone, for one month. First stop, Bangkok.

I visited the Grand Palace which shimmered with gold foiled, mosaic tiling. I was in complete awe at these buildings, their detailed decoration was breath taking.

Here is close up some of the more decrepit and decayed, but still beautiful detail of the buildings from the temples. Decay is something I find very inspiring to look at; the textures are very interesting to work from.

The Grand palace was very beautifully adorned with orchids hanging from the exotic tree in coconut shells. flora is a very popular textile print design subject and Thailand had many flowers that i have seen first hand and have primary photos of for future drawings.

Later that day I travelled back to Kaoh San Road and explored around there. Street art and graffiti is something i find very interesting as it lights up cities with individuality. the alley ways around Kaoh San Road and my hostel were covered in street art and stickers. I feel it gives a city personality.