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Dude. You had me at hello. If I wasn't broke, then I would definitely be contributing. Trust. Your inate ability to connect to the heart and soul of the subject is transcendent. I'm in awe. I've been binge watching your documentaries and love them.
I JUST met this guy about half an hour ago (I live in Bangkok) at a bus stop near my quiet neighborhood, far from his usual haunts. He's incredibly friendly and asked me for money to buy more markers with. Naturally, I gave him plenty.
This moved me beyond words, thank you Raphael! We all know pain and art go together, but to see a person living through 100% pure pain and suffering, and not even knowing they're an artist.. it's a whole new thing
I met Pichai while living near Pridi Banomyong road. Pavements were full of his drawings and I found out artist was the homeless guy sleeping in front of 7-11. One night I asked him if he needed anything from 7-11, and he politely refused. Then I pointed my finger at his drawings and gave thumbs up to show my appreciation, and he humbly smiled. I always thought maybe he's a genius ex-scientist or something, but turns out he's an ex-soldier. Makes it even more interesting...
He is not a soldier. He served in the Navy... And it seems that the diagrams were his weapon. Having acquired this skill there, now he is waging his own personal war and search for evidence
Hello from Thailand! I am Thai and so fascinated by this documentary. The story of Pichai is interesting and from his speaking in Thai, I find he’s quite educated and his thinking is complicated. He even understands and can communicate a little in English, which most Thais cannot. Also, it’s great that you explain about “Art Brut” in the video. It makes sense and interesting how they make art as explained by Mr.Decharme. It’s “rule breaking, no limits and all about freedom”, which makes them artists. Great video!
I spent 6 weeks traveling in Thailand in 1999. People who could speak and understand some English were pretty common. In Laos, not so much. I had to rely on knowing a little bit of Chinese which Lao people could understand and speak a bit.
I think this is also a cultural thing, though I have no experience in Thailand. I come from one of the least giving/sharing cultures out there, very individualistic, as much of the west is. It was and still is hard for me to understand how differently this can be perceived. Sometimes it is even a passive assumption to share, and seen as rude when rejected.
this is definitely the best documentary that I have found on youtube, I been living in Bangkok Thailand for 6,5 years without knowing the artist behind these artworks for years. Now my life is complete thanks for such an amazing video documentary. You got a new subscriber!
Cant believe you found him! Great watch. Also cant believe his work is being exhibited at an art gallery and he's still on the streets. Couldn't they have just bought him a home from entry fee's/taking donations?? I thought he was going to say he likes being on the streets but he did say he wants a home.
As an artist, a super important note here is that art galleries typically don't have much profit. Huge floor space, huge bills. Low attendance and entry fee make them hard to pay. Selling less than 2% of the art doesn't help.
Pichai is not "crazy". "Crazy" is the world that mistreated, and still mistreats beautiful and simple people like him ... What a wonderful job Rafael! I'm still under the influence of the video. Very touched! Thank you for your art and Pichai's. Congratulations from Brazil. Here we have many situations similar to the one you filmed in such a delicate and honorable way. I wish you much success in your journey!
I am from germany and here they would gibe him pills to be fewer paranoid. But i dont know, if psychotic people are ill or just in another dimension that still exist ❤ i love to understand this masterbrains and their story ❤
@@Matrona As Sapiens our natural flow is like this: Boredom > Encounter (of new ideas) > Association (for the abstract) > Pattern (to match) > Emotion (evoked) > Pain (or pleasure) > Numbness > and again Boredom. If anybody challanges this flow, or stuck in any step and cant move forward we label them 'crazy' and outcast them. This very reply is in the category of 'pattern' and will probably trigger the emotion phase in your consciousness. After completing the loop you will either reply or discard it. But you will not rethink rebuild rethink . . until you become cuckoo. This is an example in general of Alan Turing's Halting problem and some individuals just cant make it.
exact same thing. Subscribed. Love the quality of workmanship. You put in effort in your work and it shows. great videography, great background score selections @Raphael Treza
I used to work in Asok and came across his art randomly. His arts really provoke my code breaking natures. I sometimes stopped walking and stared at his cryptic mind maps. Such a masterpiece ✨️
This was so very sad and beautiful all at once. I hope he finds the answers he needs to be at peace with the losses he is suffering from. All of your documentaries flow so perfectly from beginning to end. The music and the tone is mesmerizing. Stunning work!
Thank you for making this documentary. I often see him at bts station writting his mind out but not brave enough to go talk to him because he sometimes yell. The best thing in this video is how you treated him with respect. Good work guy. 🙂
Amazing video! I can't believe you were able to track him down. I walked by him one day shouting and writing frantically as if he'd made a huge breakthrough. Maybe he finally solved the mystery of his family's poisoning
He was writing around the BTS Phra Kanong 2 years ago when he seem to be a lot more "agressive" than in this video, he was shouting out loud his anxiety while writing, so loud that you could hear from the other side of the road. Glad to see that he is not mad as that time and seem nearly "normal" as we are.
He was drawing at a bus stop near my house about an hour ago and he was really calm and friendly. I was apprehensive about saying anything to him because I didn't want to set him off, but now I'm glad I did. He let me take pictures of the drawings he made on the bus stop seats, and even encouraged me to, but only after I gave him ฿60 to buy more markers with. I'm glad I caught him in a good mood. He drew a "map" of Southeast Asia on the sidewalk for me.
This is what I would call a TH-cam treasure: an unexpected, overwhelmingly well made video about an extraordinary person, a social and a cultural phenomenon, with wonderful pictures, structure and narration. I'm glad I stumbled across it. Thank you for publishing this masterpiece!
wow. as a local Thai, thanks a lot for your effort making this video clarifying what we’ve been wondering. Once I used to stand trying to read and understand one of his arts for 15min. Very interesting and educative video.
Wow - this documentary really moved me. Thank you so much for finding this man, and revealing his story, and capturing his words, and finding a translator and creating this video.
He's not drawing maps, he's simply writing his life journals which seems to be scripted or coded. He clearly is intellectual prior his life on the street and still is till now. Bless him.👏👏
I've been seeing him drawing on the pavement in front of my condominium since my high school years. Now I've graduated college and just stumbled upon this video. I'm glad to learn his name and some of his story. Beautiful video Raphael!
You ve found him!!!! Amazing ! I ve been taking photos of his work but i'm on another never ending project you'd be also interested! Congratulation and much respect for the research and all the light you've brought on this so genuine street artist.
Hi Raphael, I saw a video saying Pichai is someone who has time travelled and is stuck here for almost 10years and he is trying to solve so that he can go back to the year he came from. I wanted to know more, so I came to TH-cam and found your documentary. Thank you for clarifying, I am moved by your respect towards him and the way you treated Pichai. Keep up the good work. God bless. Love from India
Thanks for putting up the soundtrack on TH-cam Music. The music has blown me completely away. I saw you and your channel for the first time with this video and the true artist is you. This is one of the best documentaries I saw and the first I will watch again. This documentary is amazing. I love it and the soundtrack fits perfect. It sets the vibe of the video on a whole new level.
This is really interesting! I used to see a lot of these mind maps in the area around my apartments and had long wondered who created them. It was fascinating because they seemed to be written by an educated person rather than just an ordinary homeless man. And they were everywhere, at the bus stop, on the pavement or on ads posters. Even the newest ads posters which had just been put up in the area had these mind maps on them.
As a Thai person, I must really say that this video has shows me places, people, and vibe that I, as a Thai person, didn't even know to exist. This documentary moved me and help me to acknowledge things about graffiti and make me appreciate more about art around Bangkok. Thank you so much for this video!!!
Nice little documentary. As a resident of Bangkok and having seen his work many times, I always did wonder about the author. Thank you kindly for making this and shedding some light on an amazing individual.
Picha's art is exhibited thanks in some part to you Raphael Treza. I would like to add that you sir make some of the best documentaries I have ever had the pleasure to watch
Wow... the mystery about the "Mad Professor" unfolded... Have seen his work countless times in the streets of bangkok... And have seen him without knowing who he is. Thanks a lot for your wonderfull work, your lasting search and your compassionate way to approach him. What an impressive character he is even though he may be haunted by things from his past and he may be living in a world slightly apart from ours...
Just a quick update. Some of the art world started to recognize Pichai's work and his creations were exhibited many times in Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre in the center of the city. They also published some parts of his life story there with some of his drawings and photos.
I thoroughly enjoyed this mini documentary and feel my life has been enriched by knowing Pichai's fascinating story. Thank you for your curiosity and diligence.
Thanks for making this video! When I was in BKK, I thought these were official diagrams left by city surveyors or construction crews! I had no clue these were written from the mind of one man! Amazing!
I remember seeing this and admiring the intricate art work on a pillar of a public crossing bridge next to the Benchakitti Park many years ago. I'm glad you found him. Thank you for making this video
I haven’t watched this yet but I just found you and watched your other 3 docs and they are amazing and they are TV quality but better because it still has that personal touch from every person you met. You’re an amazing guy, if you keep making these you’ll always have 1 person to like and comment on any of your docs. I know they take time and I’m not saying to rush it, but I NEED MORE!!! 🤣.
I have seen his work for over 10 years all over Bangkok. A Thai youtube Chanel did a story about his life many years ago, many places more than 10 km apart. It is amazing that you found him
Raphael - your work never disappoints. Your ability to show us a unique and singular perspective from the world we know is truly extraordinary. Thank you for sharing this thought provoking film. I hope you continue to create and that you some day get the recognition that you so truly deserve.
yeah when you also become schizophrenic. its entertaining sure but please don't romanticize mental illness and poverty because your life is not eventful. even he himself says "no its not a map its a pigeon" as if the question is ridiculousl lol - and hes the one with the illness.
This was such an enjoyable video and so well produced! I know im just gonna rewatch this every half year from now! So fascinating and really wanna go back to Bangkok!
He did a big drawing outside my building at Asoke ages ago all over the bus shelter ....I thought it was the electric company man mapping the wires along the street .it was crazy detailed .I used to like looking at it 👍Good vid 👍
My gosh! Thanks for your video. I’ve lived in Bangkok for many years and I’ve seen his works everywhere. Now I know the man and his motives for his art!
This is exactly why I love the internet and TH-cam! What a rare, wonderful and at the same time sad story! It touched me deeply. I hope that this man manages to finish his work to his satisfaction and can make peace with his personal fate, the loss of his family to cancer. God protect and bless you, my friend in Bangkok!
Absolutely amazing Documentary! You captured the feverish feeling of finding something that doesn't want to be caught...and yet when caught there is such a peace and beauty of it's simplicities! He was a simple man, caught in a complex mind-frame. I care for him deeply. Thank you @Raphael Treza
Brilliant documentary as always. One thing i like about your work is the interesting topics you choose to cover, honey hunters from nepal to the penan of borneo or the kalbeli of rajesthan. Amazing insights you have been able to document. We're always waiting for more documentaries from you.
it’s not art at all. he’s not an artist. it’s an incredible intelligent man who processes and analyses visually with no resources to do so. he uses the walls and floors of the city to record his thoughts. it’s phenomenal.
It's absolutely fucking mind blowing. The footage, editing... awesome! I'm dazzled with the subtle details, everything is perfect. Super positive vibrations, traveling with soundtrack.
Raphael, again I'm blown away. Thank you 1000 times, it's reassuring that oddly intriguing things you document are of interest to others. I love being left speechless and full of questions that please me to even consider asking them to myself, it's nutritious and rewarding. Do you know you are pleasing people all over the world? 'There is a beauty in the the pathless woods, a rapture on the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes' yet you find it. Keep on exploring man, and thank you.
amazing story! thanks bro. I love this city and walked with you through familiar places. good luck to you man, good luck to Pichai, good luck to everyone!
What is astonishing is the sheer volume of uniquely linked coded ideas. He doesn't seem to be repeating the same pieces. You only have so many memories and they are relatively static from your own perspective, for him to be creating all of these different scribes means that he isn't really accessing memories from 20+ years ago, he's re-imagining his past with the things he sees every day. We know this when he wrote "Dubai" on one of the walls. 20 years ago Dubai was a barely-known barren desert. He picked that up in recent times, if not that very day as he was walking around. It seems like he has lost the ability to retain context. Without context, nothing makes sense.
I saw Pichai again this morning 5/12/2020. I have just watched your Documentary again Raphael. In these times he is the true spirit and we are the ones that are trapped.
12:08 I found it really funny when you asked him what this is, and he answered that it’s a beer cap. At first, I couldn’t figure it out and guessed it was the sun, but it was actually a beer cap! 😂
I bought a piece of this mans art in Bangkok back in 2019. I first found the card board it was on under a stair well, i found it utterly beautiful. Then about 20mins later i found him and paid him for it.
Bro this documentary it's amazing, it's real masterpiece. I love when he offer to you the food that the woman gave him. What a great job. Thanks!!. Peace
i have seen this .. but to see it another time is great.... it reminds me who we are and what we do to others.... great work... you should have 10 million viewers.
Very well done. I’ve heard of him before, but it’s interesting to see that his thought process is exhibited by others around the world and he, himself, doesn’t consider his drawings art but perhaps more of a never-ending process for him to deal with the loss of his family.
First of all, great work tracking him down in Bangkok. Also I am impressed by the generosity of the Thai people, offering him food and shelter. Everyone you encountered was friendly and tried to help you track him down, even though they didn’t know your motives. Very trusting and nice people. I’d love to visit Thailand once this frickin pandemic dies down. Great video! Keep it up mate
So that's why i've never understood abstract art. It was always a representation of someone's inexplicable memories and ideas, a spectrum unique to each of our own.
Thank you for this documentary sir. You included this part at the end 24:56 where he says “home is the best place” “everyone wants it” these lines made me so emotional, he must’ve loved his family so much! I really hope he finds his answers wherever he goes. I hope he finds his peace. I really pray that someday he gets to live happily in his home.
Really eye opening. Some people are just not made to conform to modern society. Most of them are not so productive, perhaps falling foul of an unforgiving world. I found this documentary because I came across the illustrations on a pavement in the Phrakanong area of Bangkok, and a local was kind enough to give me some of the back story. I am moved.
23:10 -23:12 sharing what little that he has make me feel very small on the things that i have now. Sometimes contentment comes from the insane rather than the sane ones.
23:06 Only the few will ever understand the beauty of this moment, purity Honesty, Love. This is Humanity at its most basic. I'm humbled. Raphael your insight, cinematography and film making are like a breath of fresh air in a stale room. Beautiful, truly beautiful. Keep it up my friend. You produce masterpieces. Much love from Nick Living in New Zealand. Pichai, you are a beautiful, never stop being who you are. Search for truth my brother. Thank you Rapheal for being who "You" are a seeker of experience truth and wonderous diversity. Personally I long for a day when beautiful difference will be supported instead of feared. Personally I don't want to (For example) to eat vanilla every single day. Much LOVE from me to you all.
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Dude. You had me at hello. If I wasn't broke, then I would definitely be contributing. Trust. Your inate ability to connect to the heart and soul of the subject is transcendent. I'm in awe. I've been binge watching your documentaries and love them.
So glad I found you... you inspire.
These diagrams are generally described as "flow charts".
Good production.👍
15:33 - Is it a map? His eyes were like: WTF AMIGO, IT’S JUST A PIGEON
The others are like 👁️👄👁️
He's like "are you guys crazy or something?"
да разговор слепого с глухим
😂😂😂😂😂
I saw that 😂😂😂😂
"Let them think". Love it
I was spotted that sentece too.. and i think he is showing us that just focus on yourself needs..
to what moment are you referring to? didn't noticed it.
As a Thai, I'm thank you for making this video. Now I can die in peace knowing who is doing this.
🤣🤣
Haha! Love that reply. The fact that the filmmaker found him is magic. God bless this street artist & BKK - what a place!
พี่คะสัปดาห์ที่ล้วหนูยังเห็นลุงแกอยู่เลยแกมาเขียนบนพื้นป้ายรถเมล์แถวรามคำแหงตอนแบบ7-8โมงเช้า ละวันนี้คลิปนี้ก็เด้งขึ้นฟี้ด
😂😂😂
same
I JUST met this guy about half an hour ago (I live in Bangkok) at a bus stop near my quiet neighborhood, far from his usual haunts. He's incredibly friendly and asked me for money to buy more markers with. Naturally, I gave him plenty.
I have seen him by MedPark Hospital a few times. I had seen a documentary about him before seeing him so I gave him 1k baht.
@@miehlos67300 dollars??? Dam
@@Baguette-france-namast3no no 30ish dollars
@@miehlos67plz what kind of movie
Liar liar pants on fire.
Can we just appreciate the translator, Phantira did great even as a student.. She's not freaked out or overly judgemental..
she being a great i can tell
@@shitmusic8117if anyone deserves one it would be you
@@shitmusic8117 maybe try not being a piece of💩
This moved me beyond words, thank you Raphael!
We all know pain and art go together, but to see a person living through 100% pure pain and suffering, and not even knowing they're an artist.. it's a whole new thing
ты проник в суть ситуации, хорошо что написал. не все могут осознать это ощущение в виде законченой мысли
stupid comment. it is No art ....
I met Pichai while living near Pridi Banomyong road. Pavements were full of his drawings and I found out artist was the homeless guy sleeping in front of 7-11. One night I asked him if he needed anything from 7-11, and he politely refused. Then I pointed my finger at his drawings and gave thumbs up to show my appreciation, and he humbly smiled. I always thought maybe he's a genius ex-scientist or something, but turns out he's an ex-soldier. Makes it even more interesting...
He is not a soldier. He served in the Navy... And it seems that the diagrams were his weapon. Having acquired this skill there, now he is waging his own personal war and search for evidence
บักผีบ้า
Is he still alive
Hello from Thailand! I am Thai and so fascinated by this documentary. The story of Pichai is interesting and from his speaking in Thai, I find he’s quite educated and his thinking is complicated. He even understands and can communicate a little in English, which most Thais cannot. Also, it’s great that you explain about “Art Brut” in the video. It makes sense and interesting how they make art as explained by Mr.Decharme. It’s “rule breaking, no limits and all about freedom”, which makes them artists. Great video!
Thanks a lot Nat
Спасибо за дополнительную информацию. Это важно и интересно узнать
I spent 6 weeks traveling in Thailand in 1999. People who could speak and understand some English were pretty common. In Laos, not so much. I had to rely on knowing a little bit of Chinese which Lao people could understand and speak a bit.
А я из россии, теперь хочу в бангкок
@@mon_541พัทยา ภูเก็ตคนรัสเซียเยอะคนไทยต้อนรับคนทุกชาติศาสนาและผิวสีถ้ามาอย่างถูกต้องและมาดี
when that lady gave him 2 bags with food and he offered you one it really shows how kind this person is. i hope he finds his peace one day
I think this is also a cultural thing, though I have no experience in Thailand. I come from one of the least giving/sharing cultures out there, very individualistic, as much of the west is. It was and still is hard for me to understand how differently this can be perceived. Sometimes it is even a passive assumption to share, and seen as rude when rejected.
He already on peace zone.
this is definitely the best documentary that I have found on youtube, I been living in Bangkok Thailand for 6,5 years without knowing the artist behind these artworks for years. Now my life is complete thanks for such an amazing video documentary. You got a new subscriber!
Cant believe you found him! Great watch.
Also cant believe his work is being exhibited at an art gallery and he's still on the streets.
Couldn't they have just bought him a home from entry fee's/taking donations?? I thought he was going to say he likes being on the streets but he did say he wants a home.
i know right they are profiting off of this poor man
As an artist, a super important note here is that art galleries typically don't have much profit.
Huge floor space, huge bills. Low attendance and entry fee make them hard to pay. Selling less than 2% of the art doesn't help.
Pichai is not "crazy". "Crazy" is the world that mistreated, and still mistreats beautiful and simple people like him ... What a wonderful job Rafael! I'm still under the influence of the video. Very touched! Thank you for your art and Pichai's. Congratulations from Brazil. Here we have many situations similar to the one you filmed in such a delicate and honorable way. I wish you much success in your journey!
Amen!
Mauricio completely agree with you. I met Pi Pichai here in Bangkok, by accident, and he is a wonderful man. Thank you for your kind words.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Only thing I disagree with is simplicity, this man's mind is clearly quite complex
I am from germany and here they would gibe him pills to be fewer paranoid. But i dont know, if psychotic people are ill or just in another dimension that still exist ❤ i love to understand this masterbrains and their story ❤
@@Matrona As Sapiens our natural flow is like this: Boredom > Encounter (of new ideas) > Association (for the abstract) > Pattern (to match) > Emotion (evoked) > Pain (or pleasure) > Numbness > and again Boredom.
If anybody challanges this flow, or stuck in any step and cant move forward we label them 'crazy' and outcast them.
This very reply is in the category of 'pattern' and will probably trigger the emotion phase in your consciousness. After completing the loop you will either reply or discard it. But you will not rethink rebuild rethink . . until you become cuckoo. This is an example in general of Alan Turing's Halting problem and some individuals just cant make it.
all of a sudden, TH-cam offered me your Cobra Gypsy. you got me. then i came here. such a mind opener. thank you Raphael. thx a zillion!
exact same thing. Subscribed. Love the quality of workmanship. You put in effort in your work and it shows. great videography, great background score selections @Raphael Treza
I used to work in Asok and came across his art randomly. His arts really provoke my code breaking natures. I sometimes stopped walking and stared at his cryptic mind maps. Such a masterpiece ✨️
Could you see any patterns . Was there a sort of logic or was it all random to you . ?
After watching all your documentaries I can definitely tell everyone that you are the best documentarian
That’s my second one and I agree
This was so very sad and beautiful all at once. I hope he finds the answers he needs to be at peace with the losses he is suffering from.
All of your documentaries flow so perfectly from beginning to end. The music and the tone is mesmerizing. Stunning work!
Thank you for making this documentary. I often see him at bts station writting his mind out but not brave enough to go talk to him because he sometimes yell. The best thing in this video is how you treated him with respect. Good work guy. 🙂
Amazing video! I can't believe you were able to track him down. I walked by him one day shouting and writing frantically as if he'd made a huge breakthrough. Maybe he finally solved the mystery of his family's poisoning
He was writing around the BTS Phra Kanong 2 years ago when he seem to be a lot more "agressive" than in this video, he was shouting out loud his anxiety while writing, so loud that you could hear from the other side of the road. Glad to see that he is not mad as that time and seem nearly "normal" as we are.
He was drawing at a bus stop near my house about an hour ago and he was really calm and friendly. I was apprehensive about saying anything to him because I didn't want to set him off, but now I'm glad I did. He let me take pictures of the drawings he made on the bus stop seats, and even encouraged me to, but only after I gave him ฿60 to buy more markers with. I'm glad I caught him in a good mood. He drew a "map" of Southeast Asia on the sidewalk for me.
This is what I would call a TH-cam treasure: an unexpected, overwhelmingly well made video about an extraordinary person, a social and a cultural phenomenon, with wonderful pictures, structure and narration. I'm glad I stumbled across it. Thank you for publishing this masterpiece!
wow. as a local Thai, thanks a lot for your effort making this video clarifying what we’ve been wondering. Once I used to stand trying to read and understand one of his arts for 15min. Very interesting and educative video.
о чем думает этот человек?
Wow - this documentary really moved me. Thank you so much for finding this man, and revealing his story, and capturing his words, and finding a translator and creating this video.
He's not drawing maps, he's simply writing his life journals which seems to be scripted or coded. He clearly is intellectual prior his life on the street and still is till now. Bless him.👏👏
I've been seeing him drawing on the pavement in front of my condominium since my high school years. Now I've graduated college and just stumbled upon this video. I'm glad to learn his name and some of his story. Beautiful video Raphael!
You ve found him!!!! Amazing ! I ve been taking photos of his work but i'm on another never ending project you'd be also interested! Congratulation and much respect for the research and all the light you've brought on this so genuine street artist.
Another never ending project you say....?
Every time I’m tempted to delete TH-cam, gems like this make me change my mind.🔥
the music complements the videography so harmoniously, this was a moving experience for me that words cannot express. thank you :)
Your documentaries are individual, insightful, very professional, and you are an exceptionally sensitive person. Much respect.
You make incredible work! It deserves more recognition
Hi Raphael,
I saw a video saying Pichai is someone who has time travelled and is stuck here for almost 10years and he is trying to solve so that he can go back to the year he came from. I wanted to know more, so I came to TH-cam and found your documentary. Thank you for clarifying, I am moved by your respect towards him and the way you treated Pichai. Keep up the good work.
God bless.
Love from India
12 Monkeys
Awesome. I like the quest to find the answer. And of course, in my favorite city -- Bangkok.
Thanks for putting up the soundtrack on TH-cam Music. The music has blown me completely away. I saw you and your channel for the first time with this video and the true artist is you. This is one of the best documentaries I saw and the first I will watch again. This documentary is amazing. I love it and the soundtrack fits perfect. It sets the vibe of the video on a whole new level.
thanks Jesse ✨
This is really interesting! I used to see a lot of these mind maps in the area around my apartments and had long wondered who created them. It was fascinating because they seemed to be written by an educated person rather than just an ordinary homeless man. And they were everywhere, at the bus stop, on the pavement or on ads posters. Even the newest ads posters which had just been put up in the area had these mind maps on them.
So a homeless person can't be educated?
As a Thai person, I must really say that this video has shows me places, people, and vibe that I, as a Thai person, didn't even know to exist. This documentary moved me and help me to acknowledge things about graffiti and make me appreciate more about art around Bangkok. Thank you so much for this video!!!
Nice little documentary. As a resident of Bangkok and having seen his work many times, I always did wonder about the author. Thank you kindly for making this and shedding some light on an amazing individual.
Picha's art is exhibited thanks in some part to you Raphael Treza.
I would like to add that you sir make some of the best documentaries I have ever had the pleasure to watch
Wow... the mystery about the "Mad Professor" unfolded... Have seen his work countless times in the streets of bangkok... And have seen him without knowing who he is.
Thanks a lot for your wonderfull work, your lasting search and your compassionate way to approach him.
What an impressive character he is even though he may be haunted by things from his past and he may be living in a world slightly apart from ours...
I ended up here by following my intuition and found another piece of the puzzle of why am I on this planet.
Thank you Raph, Thank you deeply.
He is a kind man 23:12. Thank you Raphael Treza for another epic documentary.
Just a quick update. Some of the art world started to recognize Pichai's work and his creations were exhibited many times in Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre in the center of the city. They also published some parts of his life story there with some of his drawings and photos.
thanks he also was at Bangkok Bienale...
23:12 him offering you the drink made my heart felt warm like i haven't felt for a long long time
It noodle not drink lol
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Seriously
I thoroughly enjoyed this mini documentary and feel my life has been enriched by knowing Pichai's fascinating story. Thank you for your curiosity and diligence.
This brought tears to
My eyes several times. And I can’t explain why. Such a great idea! Thank you for this.
The Universe expresses itself through his hands, transferred through ink and manifested on the city of Bangkok. You were blessed to find him.
Thanks for making this video! When I was in BKK, I thought these were official diagrams left by city surveyors or construction crews! I had no clue these were written from the mind of one man! Amazing!
I remember seeing this and admiring the intricate art work on a pillar of a public crossing bridge next to the Benchakitti Park many years ago. I'm glad you found him. Thank you for making this video
I haven’t watched this yet but I just found you and watched your other 3 docs and they are amazing and they are TV quality but better because it still has that personal touch from every person you met. You’re an amazing guy, if you keep making these you’ll always have 1 person to like and comment on any of your docs. I know they take time and I’m not saying to rush it, but I NEED MORE!!! 🤣.
I have seen his work for over 10 years all over Bangkok. A Thai youtube Chanel did a story about his life many years ago, many places more than 10 km apart. It is amazing that you found him
Raphael - your work never disappoints. Your ability to show us a unique and singular perspective from the world we know is truly extraordinary. Thank you for sharing this thought provoking film. I hope you continue to create and that you some day get the recognition that you so truly deserve.
Most refreshing documentary I’ve seen in years. Truly, thank you!!
first saw his work at sathorn bridge around 20 years ago. thank for this document!
One day his vision will make sense. The butterfly touching water and then becoming a pigeon when touched sounds like a maths equation
you are on something else 😂
yeah when you also become schizophrenic. its entertaining sure but please don't romanticize mental illness and poverty because your life is not eventful.
even he himself says "no its not a map its a pigeon" as if the question is ridiculousl lol - and hes the one with the illness.
If that sounds like an equation then i sound like the color magenta
Do pigeons eat butterfly’s?
Brother this documentary/video is EXCELLENT work. Thank you for sharing.
This was such an enjoyable video and so well produced! I know im just gonna rewatch this every half year from now! So fascinating and really wanna go back to Bangkok!
Your choice of music is so good. Best documentary I have seen in a while. Thank you!
thanks a lot, i composed them btw
Awesome, which's the closing track?
@RodrigoCanteros-t3u "Raphael Treza- We are One"
@@RaphaelTreza thank u mate, respect from Argentina
He did a big drawing outside my building at Asoke ages ago all over the bus shelter ....I thought it was the electric company man mapping the wires along the street .it was crazy detailed .I used to like looking at it 👍Good vid 👍
My gosh! Thanks for your video. I’ve lived in Bangkok for many years and I’ve seen his works everywhere. Now I know the man and his motives for his art!
This is exactly why I love the internet and TH-cam! What a rare, wonderful and at the same time sad story! It touched me deeply. I hope that this man manages to finish his work to his satisfaction and can make peace with his personal fate, the loss of his family to cancer. God protect and bless you, my friend in Bangkok!
Absolutely amazing Documentary! You captured the feverish feeling of finding something that doesn't want to be caught...and yet when caught there is such a peace and beauty of it's simplicities! He was a simple man, caught in a complex mind-frame. I care for him deeply.
Thank you @Raphael Treza
Brilliant documentary as always. One thing i like about your work is the interesting topics you choose to cover, honey hunters from nepal to the penan of borneo or the kalbeli of rajesthan. Amazing insights you have been able to document. We're always waiting for more documentaries from you.
it’s not art at all. he’s not an artist. it’s an incredible intelligent man who processes and analyses visually with no resources to do so. he uses the walls and floors of the city to record his thoughts. it’s phenomenal.
It's absolutely fucking mind blowing. The footage, editing... awesome! I'm dazzled with the subtle details, everything is perfect. Super positive vibrations, traveling with soundtrack.
Raphael, again I'm blown away. Thank you 1000 times, it's reassuring that oddly intriguing things you document are of interest to others. I love being left speechless and full of questions that please me to even consider asking them to myself, it's nutritious and rewarding. Do you know you are pleasing people all over the world? 'There is a beauty in the the pathless woods, a rapture on the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes' yet you find it. Keep on exploring man, and thank you.
Thanks Gaz!
Thanks!
thanks a lot Rusty 😄
amazing story! thanks bro. I love this city and walked with you through familiar places. good luck to you man, good luck to Pichai, good luck to everyone!
Mulțumim!
thank you Razvan!
@@RaphaelTreza anytime with pleasure, Raphael! 🙏
Beautiful piece and very refreshing especially during the times that we're going through here in the USA. Humbling to watch I enjoyed it thanks man.
Fascinating! Thank you for finding Pichai and sharing his story.❤
What is astonishing is the sheer volume of uniquely linked coded ideas. He doesn't seem to be repeating the same pieces. You only have so many memories and they are relatively static from your own perspective, for him to be creating all of these different scribes means that he isn't really accessing memories from 20+ years ago, he's re-imagining his past with the things he sees every day. We know this when he wrote "Dubai" on one of the walls. 20 years ago Dubai was a barely-known barren desert. He picked that up in recent times, if not that very day as he was walking around. It seems like he has lost the ability to retain context. Without context, nothing makes sense.
I agree. What does he know we don't?
@@michaelgilson9293He is Picachu
@@michaelgilson9293lol come on now. I'm sorry but this guy isn't plugged in with the secret world of the elite exposing their plans to the masses
What a beautiful video! Thanks for sharing.
I saw Pichai again this morning 5/12/2020. I have just watched your Documentary again Raphael. In these times he is the true spirit and we are the ones that are trapped.
I wish that he's well, and survived COVID
12:08 I found it really funny when you asked him what this is, and he answered that it’s a beer cap. At first, I couldn’t figure it out and guessed it was the sun, but it was actually a beer cap! 😂
and the sound of the truck in the background...synchronicitys real, God lives in every moment, life is a creative act
I bought a piece of this mans art in Bangkok back in 2019. I first found the card board it was on under a stair well, i found it utterly beautiful. Then about 20mins later i found him and paid him for it.
your documentaries are near perfection
Your work is just unbelievable!
I doom scroll on TH-cam for hours each day just looking for content like this. Thanks!
Bro this documentary it's amazing, it's real masterpiece. I love when he offer to you the food that the woman gave him. What a great job. Thanks!!. Peace
i have seen this .. but to see it another time is great.... it reminds me who we are and what we do to others.... great work... you should have 10 million viewers.
I have recognized his drawings many times. they are everywhere. interesting video. great work!
Thank you for capturing Pichai’s story. His work is phenomenal and intriguing.
С великим удовольствием посмотрел ваш шедевр, благодарю ☀️🌴
Music selection for this video is superb!
thanks, i composed it for the movie!
Very well done. I’ve heard of him before, but it’s interesting to see that his thought process is exhibited by others around the world and he, himself, doesn’t consider his drawings art but perhaps more of a never-ending process for him to deal with the loss of his family.
Wow, just wow once again my mind can't comprehend how your documentaries are so incredibly powerful and simple at the same time, you are so talented.
First of all, great work tracking him down in Bangkok. Also I am impressed by the generosity of the Thai people, offering him food and shelter. Everyone you encountered was friendly and tried to help you track him down, even though they didn’t know your motives. Very trusting and nice people. I’d love to visit Thailand once this frickin pandemic dies down. Great video! Keep it up mate
You make great documentaries with such a smooth flow, with lovely soundtracks. Great work! Thanks ;)
So that's why i've never understood abstract art. It was always a representation of someone's inexplicable memories and ideas, a spectrum unique to each of our own.
Finally, the mystery unsolved. I’ve seen his work since high school and now I’m graduated. Thank you.
Saw this a long time ago, now I see it again and still thinks it’s a great documentary!
I saw many of your videos, each of them is a masterpiece. You deserve more subscribers. Please do videos at least one in a month.
- From Ur Fan
Thank you for this documentary sir. You included this part at the end 24:56 where he says “home is the best place” “everyone wants it” these lines made me so emotional, he must’ve loved his family so much! I really hope he finds his answers wherever he goes. I hope he finds his peace. I really pray that someday he gets to live happily in his home.
Really eye opening. Some people are just not made to conform to modern society. Most of them are not so productive, perhaps falling foul of an unforgiving world. I found this documentary because I came across the illustrations on a pavement in the Phrakanong area of Bangkok, and a local was kind enough to give me some of the back story. I am moved.
Not only your documentaries I also love your music. You're a true artist
The pacing of this documentary is such a breath of fresh air. You give so much room for the city itself to breathe, it’s magnificent
23:10 -23:12 sharing what little that he has make me feel very small on the things that i have now. Sometimes contentment comes from the insane rather than the sane ones.
Oh wow! This documentary touched my heart! Well done brother! Thank you 🙏🏻
23:06 Only the few will ever understand the beauty of this moment, purity Honesty, Love. This is Humanity at its most basic. I'm humbled.
Raphael your insight, cinematography and film making are like a breath of fresh air in a stale room. Beautiful, truly beautiful.
Keep it up my friend. You produce masterpieces.
Much love from Nick Living in New Zealand.
Pichai, you are a beautiful, never stop being who you are. Search for truth my brother.
Thank you Rapheal for being who "You" are a seeker of experience truth and wonderous diversity.
Personally I long for a day when beautiful difference will be supported instead of feared.
Personally I don't want to (For example) to eat vanilla every single day.
Much LOVE from me to you all.
thanks a lot Nick...
Thank you for making this documentary.
Who needs to see movies of fantasy and scientific ado, when Rafael takes us around the world as we see the unseen and learn what no books tell. Tnx