Em Riem's artwork

Here is Em Riem's artwork.

Ms KOE MAR and her daughter (mannequin and lunch box)

143 (H) x 43 (L) x 20 (W) cm
Untitled (Painting on burlap) 142 (L) x 142 (H) cm

My work consists of three different elements: one canvas, one mannequin and one little lunchbox. Each represents a constitutive aspect of the story told by this installation. A woman, mother of a girl today, was injured by a mine several years ago, before her marriage. The materials used are very simple. Thus, burlap painted with black acrylic represents the Cambodian earth, which contains, in its secret, a deadly danger: the mine. The red mannequin, who has one arm cut, is the victim. Red is the color of blood, but also for Asians it symbolizes prosperity and happiness. Finally, the bowl of iron, which is the most modest object you could imagine, symbolizes the child near her mother and the daily struggle to continue to live. It is also about hope, humbleness and strength.

This installation is telling a simple account of a horrible tragedy. But the people of Cambodia remain proud and dignified and have confidence in the future.

Since this mannequin red, it indicates that it is proudly standing.