Ouk Chim Vichet's artwork

Here is Ouk Chim Vichet's artwork.

Blow to Grow
140 x 140 cm

The goal of this painting is to show the detonation of the mines collected from the land, “They can destroy mines but landmines cannot destroy them.” After the operators have cleared the land, people can start using it for farming.

The center of the painting signifies the detonation of the land mines which is the result of hours of work. Destroying the land mines brings enjoyment and pride to everyone.

The red and blue part of the painting represents the mines that will be destroyed. These mines have fooled some people with their glittering colors and valuable metal shells. Some people forget the dangers and try to tamper with the landmines. It is important that if anyone finds a landmine, they report it to the mine action operators.

The dark yellow and white colors represent the sign posts where mines have been destroyed and where the land is cleared. This land will be used to farm or plant crops. The land is in the shape of a water droplet which represents the priceless necessity of rain water. However, if there are mines on the land, the rain water is useless to people as they cannot collect it or use it for agricultural use.

Reminiscing Flower
Approximately 70 (W) x 70 (L) x 140 (H)Detail of the flowers:

This sculpture aims to express the fruitfulness of the mine clearing work by the operators who unrelentingly risk their lives to remove landmines. They have to work under the burning heat of the sun. It is their loyal duty to serve the nation and to free the land for the people to use. It is also with a sense of pride that Cambodians not only clear landmines in Cambodia but also in Sudan, Africa. They have to leave their homes and family to help people no matter what race they are. They need to ensure that people live without fear from landmines. Landmines are the enemies for the human race.