Original Painting

Realms of Order

This painting captures the essence of Bousra Waterfall, one of Cambodia’s spectacular natural treasures in Sen Monorom district. While most visitors flock to Angkor Wat, this artwork celebrates Cambodia’s magnificent natural wonders just 15 kilometers from the Vietnam border. The three-tier cascade creates a natural masterpiece where water tumbles down mountainous steps carved by centuries of flow. This piece captures that magical moment when the water runs crystal clear—before monsoon rains transform it into muddy currents. In this pure state, the falls embody pristine blue so intense it shines in moonlight.
The three tiers represent a journey of transformation: from gentle mountain stream to thundering cascade to peaceful pool. Each level offers its own meditation on change and flow, teaching that true clarity comes not from stillness, but from continuous, purposeful movement. Perfect for spaces celebrating natural beauty and adventure. The energy of this painting brings the refreshing power of pure mountain water into any environment.

Dimension

36.5"(W) x 21.4"(H)

Medium

Acrylic on Canvas

Year Created

August 2019

Framing

Ready to Hang

Cultural Details

Cambodia’s Hidden Natural Heritage: While Cambodia is renowned for Angkor Wat, the country’s natural landscapes offer equally profound spiritual experiences. Bousra represents untamed beauty that has inspired Southeast Asian cultures for millennia, where water is revered as a source of life and spiritual renewal. Indigenous Significance: Located in Mondulkiri Province, this region is home to the Bunong people who have lived in harmony with these forests for generations. For them, waterfalls like Bousra are sacred spaces where forest spirits reside, not merely scenic attractions. Spiritual Symbolism: In Buddhist tradition, the three tiers represent the connection between earth, water, and sky. The eternal flow embodies impermanence—the water is never the same, yet the waterfall remains constant, offering meditation on change and continuity. Modern Pilgrimage: Today’s adventure activities like zip-lining represent a contemporary form of pilgrimage—seeking transformation through encounter with natural power. This artwork honors both ancient reverence for sacred waters and the modern quest for authentic connection with nature.

Artist's Personal Note

“Standing at Bousra Waterfall at dusk, I witnessed water that wasn’t just reflecting moonlight—it seemed to generate it. The purity had reached such intensity that it became luminous from within. I came to Cambodia for the temples, like most visitors. But in this remote corner near the Vietnam border, I discovered Cambodia’s other soul. Here, nature has created its own cathedral where the only sound is the eternal hymn of falling water.
The blue I witnessed wasn’t just a color—it was the visual manifestation of purity itself. During monsoon, the water runs muddy, but I was blessed to see it crystal clear, so transparently blue it seemed almost supernatural. Each tier taught me about life’s journey. The top dances and sparkles, the middle crashes with force, the bottom spreads into peaceful contemplation. We face the same forces, yet each stage offers its own gifts.May this painting remind you that some of life’s most profound beauty lies off the beaten path, waiting for those willing to venture beyond the familiar.”