Since the general shots of the some of the sculptures don't do them justice, I've uploaded more detailed photos to the old posts for:
Chhon Dina
Chhea Bunna
Ouk Chim Vichet
Enjoy!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
IMPACT on Apsara TV: Tuesday 20 October at 7:30 am
For those of you in Cambodia, check out the Apsara TV station on Tuesday 21 October at 7:30 in the morning for a special feature on IMPACT.
For those not in Cambodia, check back here for international air dates, as Apsara TV also broadcasts globally.
Once it airs, I'll see what I can do to upload a clip to this site.
For those not in Cambodia, check back here for international air dates, as Apsara TV also broadcasts globally.
Once it airs, I'll see what I can do to upload a clip to this site.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Mine Risk Education rap contest in Battambang
Just got back from a wonderful weekend in Battambang, where there was another event combining art and mine action for a good cause. This time the the art form was music, and it was used in a Mine Risk Education (MRE) rap contest for kids living in Rottanak Mondul (one of the most mine-affect districts in Cambodia).
A what?
Khmer djs Boomer, DJ Sdey, and MC Tola worked with the International Women's Development Agency (IWDA) to teach kids from three different villages rap skills -- while also integrating MRE messages. The groups then battled it out on stage, and the grand prize winners will appear in a new MRE radio ad.
The kids worked on their songs for months before finally performing in front of all of their friends and family (as well as representatives from the CMAA and various mine action organizations). You can read all about it in this Phnom Penh Post article.
My Khmer isn't exactly perfect but it all sounded good to me (and the kids were beyond excited to be up on stage).
Reporters from TVK's Equity Weekly television programme were there to film, and will do a special on both the rap contest and IMPACT. Will let you know when it's scheduled to air.
In total, it was 12 hours in the car over two days, but it was most definitely worth it.
A what?
Khmer djs Boomer, DJ Sdey, and MC Tola worked with the International Women's Development Agency (IWDA) to teach kids from three different villages rap skills -- while also integrating MRE messages. The groups then battled it out on stage, and the grand prize winners will appear in a new MRE radio ad.
The kids worked on their songs for months before finally performing in front of all of their friends and family (as well as representatives from the CMAA and various mine action organizations). You can read all about it in this Phnom Penh Post article.
My Khmer isn't exactly perfect but it all sounded good to me (and the kids were beyond excited to be up on stage).
Reporters from TVK's Equity Weekly television programme were there to film, and will do a special on both the rap contest and IMPACT. Will let you know when it's scheduled to air.
In total, it was 12 hours in the car over two days, but it was most definitely worth it.
Release in Khmer and English
Below is the Phnom Penh opening press release in Khmer. Over time, I hope to add all of the artist biographies and artwork descriptions in Khmer as well. It will take some time as most computers don't recognize Khmer font, so everything has to be uploaded as a jpeg (unless you have a better solution). Click on the release to enlarge to a readable size.
The English version is included for those of you who want to test your Khmer/English translation skills.
The English version is included for those of you who want to test your Khmer/English translation skills.
Monday, October 5, 2009
IMPACT in AsiaLIFE
In addition to featuring IMPACT on their website, AsiaLIFE has a nice article in their October print edition.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
IMPACT online
The success of IMPACT's opening night was in no small part due to the great network of online resources about what's happening in Phnom Penh, including AsiaLife, Lady Penh, and the Expat Advisory. If you're looking for information about what's on in Cambodia, these are all useful sites.
IMPACT in the Phnom Penh Post
There's a nice article about IMPACT in the Phnom Penh Post, along with a beautiful shot of Vutha's triptych.
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