Virtual reality technology applied in a Buddhist Monk Painter's exhibitions

In his South Korean exhibition, which kicked off on March 8, visitors can appreciate realistic lotus images drawn by the monk painter using virtual reality technology.

A visitor wears virtual reality glasses to view a painting and calligraphy exhibition staged by Chinese Buddhist monk painter Da Chan. The exhibition opened in South Korea on March 8, 2017.[Photo: provided to China Plus]

A crowd of visitors look at an exhibition of artwork by the Chinese Buddhist monk painter Da Chan. The exhibition opened in South Korea on March 8, 20[Photo: provided to China Plus]

It is seen as an innovative endeavor for such an exhibition to combine visual art with high tech. Da Chan also won praise for his integration of both Chinese contemporary ink painting and the Zen school of Buddhism.

All his exhibited works were created over the past decade and were displayed in the National Art Museum of China, the Palace Museum as well as the UNESCO center in Macau.

While the exhibition in South Korea closes on Tuesday, the one in Japan will stay open until early June.