04/08/2026
Thrilled to announce my participation in "A Cup of Coffee Connects the World" exhibition at the 2026 South Asia and Southeast Asia Media Alliance Annual Meeting on July 14th. In this exhibition, artists from around South Asia, Southeast Asia and China present our designs for cupholders around the theme of 'A Day In My City'.
The title of my contribution is called 'Faces of Siem Reap'. I guess one can say that I took the theme presented to me quite literally. I know the conventional way to present Siem Reap is to depict the historical and cultural landmarks of the city, or perhaps to show the laid-back vibes of the town. But after living two-and-a-half years in this city, my daily life would have been very different from what a visitor encounters. I have built a routine - work, hobbies, friends... and to me, the familiar faces I encounter every day—whether in the people around me or in the ubiquitous Bayon visage, temple statues, and Hanuman masks - are what makes this city endearing.
To read more about the exhibition you can check out this link - https://l1nq.com/qg6p6dr ((text is in Chinese; be sure to click translate!)
