Anyone who has followed me for any period of time knows I love making art and I love adventure traveling. In 2012, I went to the Nek Chand Rock Garden where I lived for four weeks in the garden working on mosaic statues and columns in the garden, and helping to archive artist Nek Chand's records.
I am sad to say that Nek Chand passed away several weeks ago at age 92 from cardiac arrest. His death was not unexpected, since he had been ill for some time.
I am sad to say that Nek Chand passed away several weeks ago at age 92 from cardiac arrest. His death was not unexpected, since he had been ill for some time.
Nek Chand receives mourners
Mourners pay their respects
Bus caravan honoring Nek Chand locally
No one knows at this stage what will happen to the Nek Chand Rock Garden or who the local government will appoint to oversee its care if anyone. Historically, the government has withheld funds for its upkeep, and there is little doubt among its loyal supporters that it will never again see the attention that it did when Nek Chand was alive.
Stay tuned for details about my adventure to East Asia in the fall to Thailand, Cambodia and Bali.
