TUE16 | A soft glow illuminates delicate lace draped over the shoulders of the raven-haired woman, long, dark lashes directed towards the book gently cradled in her lap. This painting, by Nhem Sopheap, is among the more arresting portraits of modern Khmer womanhood being produced by Cambodian artists today. Some of the most inspired souls from the Royal University of Fine Arts have joined forces to create this new exhibition, including painters Im Pesey and Thun Dina, and designer Nhem Sopheap – all of them winners in Guest Professor Takakazu Yamada’s annual Cambodian Fine Art Contest.
WHO: Im Pesey, Thun Dina and Nhem Sopheap
WHAT: Cambodian fine art exhibition opening
WHERE: Meta House, #37 Sothearos Blvd.
WHEN: 6pm December 16
WHY: Witness the work of inspired souls