Exhibit Artwork

“BAIT”

Artist: Channy CHHOEUN
Acrylic on canvas – 100cm x 100cm – 2024
$9,000

“Bait” is a reflection of the current social reality: the daily habits of humans are actively depleting the river’s natural wealth. If we fail to change course, these resources will be lost quickly. Wrongful practices—from illegal fishing and deforestation of flooded forests to the widespread dumping of waste—are the hook. Flooded forests are vital nurseries, critical habitats where aquatic life reproduces and where birds and reptiles find refuge. Throwing garbage into the water doesn’t just destroy the river’s beauty; it poisons the entire ecosystem, making reproduction impossible for biodiversity and, critically, contaminating the food sources for the humans who rely on them. To overcome this threat, we must collectively commit to keeping our waterways clean and widely promoting the conservation of our flooded forests and their irreplaceable biodiversity.

Visualize a golden peacock, a Bodhisattva in feathered form, living peacefully in the Himalayas, protected by daily mantras. But a distant king, spurred by his queen’s dream of a wise teacher, not a prize, became obsessed. He sought the peacock, believing its flesh granted immortality. For seven years, hunters risked their lives in this desperate pursuit, some even dying. Even the queen, whose dream ignited it all, perished from longing. Yet, seven rulers continued the tragic chase.

Imagine the hunter who finally succeeded. Realizing the peacock’s power came from his pre-meal mantra, he used a female peacock’s allure as a distraction. The mantra was forgotten, and the Bodhisattva was captured. Before the seventh king, the peacock’s wisdom shone. He challenged the flawed immortality claim, asking how his death could grant eternal life, then revealed a past life as a righteous king, proving it with the location of his buried chariot.

The king finally understood and freed him. With compassion, the peacock offered one last lesson: heedfulness (appamada), mindful living. Then, the golden peacock returned to the Himalayas, a powerful symbol of wisdom and righteous conduct triumphing over false promises of immortality, a reminder of life’s cyclical nature.

“SOUND OF THE RIVER

Artist: Channy CHHOEUN
Acrylic on canvas – 50cm x 85cm – 2020
$3,500

I remember when the rice paddies here, near Battambang, were a mirror of the Sangker River – a vibrant, endless green. They breathed with the river’s flow, a lifeblood for our village. Now, that green has faded, stolen by the relentless march of deforestation and dams. The river, once so generous, now struggles to give life, leaving the land thirsty and cracked. The laughter of children, once echoing through the fields, is replaced by a heavy silence. So many of our young people have left, drawn away by the promise of work elsewhere, leaving a hole in the heart of our community.

Arist: Channy CHHOEUN

“WHAT TRUTH DO YOU FIND”

Artist: BOR Hak
Wood sculpture (acacia tree) – 20cm x 153cm – 2025
$2,500

The artist invites viewers to contemplate the work and discover what messages and meanings it may inspire within themselves.

“NATIONAL AQUARIUM”

Artist: BOR Hak
Wood sculpture with acrylic – 39cm x 112cm – 2025
$1,500

Cambodia is a nation abundant in natural wealth: water, land, forest, wildlife, mountains, rivers, and the sea. These resources gift humanity peace and immense benefit, yet people continue the ceaseless destruction of nature.

At its heart lies the Tonle Sap Lake, stretching across Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, Siem Reap, and Kampong Thom. This great lake is a rich habitat for fish and a vital water source for agriculture. Today, the Tonle Sap is threatened. Resources, like the Trey Kol Reang (Striped Catfish), are pushed toward extinction. This is caused by illegal fishing gear, fishing during spawning season, the dumping of chemical waste, and the cutting of surrounding flooded forests.

I created this sculpture to inspire and offer new experience through its embedded meaning. For our natural heritage to remain enduring and sustainable, we must all join to conserve, protect, and educate our citizens to stop the loss of these rare resources for future generations.

“DESTINY OF THE LAKE”

Artist: SOEURM Kakada
Mixed Media, Bas-relief Art, Texture Art, using discarded wooden pallets, repurposed art, rollable
80cm x 80cm – 2025
$1,200

This artwork is a homage to the Tonle Sap Lake, rendered as the sacred soul of a nation—the cradle that has nourished and determined the fate of millions. The piece captures the lake’s immense, almost mythic power, visualizing it as a magical shield constantly engaged in battle. This shield stands against the “fierce anger” of droughts and floods, protecting the rivers, forests, and the countless living beings dependent on it. More than a habitat, the Tonle Sap is depicted as the lifeblood of the economy and the foundation of social existence. The work ultimately asks the viewer: How will we participate in preserving this vast, enduring biodiversity?

“BLUE BLOOD”

Artist: SOEURM Kakada
Mixed Media, Bas-relief Art, Texture Art, using discarded wooden pallets, repurposed art, rollable
80cm x 80cm – 2025
$1,200 USD

“Blue Blood” speaks to the history of deep-rooted connections between rivers, streams, tributaries, and lakes, which are likened to the blue veins of the Earth. The ebb and flow of Tonlé Sap lake in Cambodia is like a vital part of the world’s heart. Tonlé Sap connects various rivers, including the magnificent Mekong River, which flows across vast continents. It not only links rivers and streams but also connects to the lives of animals and humans, culture, civilization, traditions, and customs from ancient times. Tonlé Sap moderates floods from rivers and streams during the rainy season and distributes water back into rivers and streams during the dry season, much like a heartbeat.

“FISH REALM”

Artist: SOU Sophy
Acrylic and recycled papers – 40cm x 160cm – 2023
$950

The change is complete. We are mermaids now, creatures of pure, liquid grace. Every movement is a flourish; we are living jewels in the ocean, our inherent beauty an undeniable spectacle. But the deep is unforgiving. For all our elegance, we are always aware of the silent predators lurking in the shadows—the constant, unavoidable risk of our wild, beautiful home.

“ETERNAL WEB OF LIFE”

Artist: SOU Sophy
Plywood and recycled papers – 100cm x 120cm – 2025
$2,000

We want to welcome more new members—human and animal alike—because a bond of friendship or love always exists between them. Building a family means fostering new births and adding fresh members, continuing the natural cycle of life for both people and animals.

“FREE TO THRIVE”

Artist: SOU Sophy
Plywood and recycled papers – 100cm x 120cm – 2025
$2,000

Freshwater dolphins need the freedom to live fully—freedom that embodies the positive energy of thriving together, with tolerance and without discrimination. We are grateful to now be a protected species. Each year we gain new members, yet we also lose some. Our population growth is slower than that of many fish: a pregnancy lasts 14 months, resulting in a single calf, and females can reproduce only once every two to three years. Nonetheless, this delicate rhythm underscores the preciousness of our existence and the importance of safeguarding our freedom.

“PLAYFUL PERIL”

Artist: SOU Sophy
Plywood and recycled papers – 100cm x 120cm – 2025
$2,000

We love to show off—leaping, playing hide‑and‑seek, and delighting every visitor who comes to see us. Your excitement, chatter, and eagerness to watch us bring us joy. When we don’t perform, you look disappointed. At the same time, we feel a little fear around crowds. Many of our relatives have been lost or killed by fishing gear and other traps, pushing our species toward the brink of extinction. Despite this danger, we still put on a show for you, hoping to inspire appreciation and protection for our fragile future.

“BREATH OF LIFE”

Artist” VAN Chhorvorn
Acrylic on canvas – 120cm x 120cm – 2025
$3,200

This work illustrates the daily existence within Cambodia, centering on the critical relationship between its people, its wildlife, and the abundant life within its waterways—from small streams to the vast Tonle Sap, the region’s largest freshwater lake. These rivers and forests are more than just scenery; they are a profound resource, providing a vital habitat for biodiversity and a fundamental source of oxygen for all global life. The piece serves as a powerful call to action: a reminder that we must collectively conserve this natural wealth—the mountains, forests, and waters—because their preservation is key to our survival and a necessary defense against climate change.

“FLOWERS THAT BLOOM IN THE HEART”

Artist” VAN Chhorvorn
Acrylic on canvas – 90cm x 90cm – 2024
$2,700

This work illustrates the daily existence within Cambodia, centering on the critical relationship between its people, its wildlife, and the abundant life within its waterways—from small streams to the vast Tonle Sap, the region’s largest freshwater lake. These rivers and forests are more than just scenery; they are a profound resource, providing a vital habitat for biodiversity and a fundamental source of oxygen for all global life. The piece serves as a powerful call to action: a reminder that we must collectively conserve this natural wealth—the mountains, forests, and waters—because their preservation is key to our survival and a necessary defense against climate change.

“RAINBOW LIFE”

Artist” VAN Chhorvorn
Acrylic on canvas – 90cm x 90cm – 2025
$2,200

“Rainbow Life” serves as an analogy for existence across our Earth, a world painted in a spectrum of beautiful, diverse colors. The planet’s rivers, lakes, and vital waterways are not merely features; they are essential life-givers, nurturing countless people and animals and composing a landscape of stunning, vibrant beauty. This work is a call to action: we must collectively commit to preserving this natural heritage—our legacy—so that it endures for future generations. By safeguarding our flooded forests and wetlands, we cultivate a flourishing biodiversity and build a crucial defense against the challenges of nature.