Another Part of Phnom Penh by woosubin

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INTRODUCTION My name is Subin Woo from International School of Phnom Penh. I created this booklet to introduce you lots of different foreign arts that can be found in Phnom Penh. Before the Khmer Rouge era, Cambodia was a hub of diverse and abundant arts and culture in Southeast Asia. All different kinds of arts, music, theater, visual art and dance runs strongly through the blood of the Cambodians. All the skillful artists were in every corner of the town, children enjoyed dancing, singing and drawing with the joy and the smiles. Art flourished all around the country, all around the city. However, in between the year 1 975 and 1 979, one big thing happend to Cambodia which destroyed a big portion of the art, Khmer Rouge. In estimation, four years of Khmer Rouge led 2 million Cambodians to death. Especially the Cambodian artists were executed. They said 90% of Cambodia artists were dead during this era. This incident blew up the culture of arts in Cambodia. It was not easy to recover the arts of Cambodia again. There were few people in Cambodia who tried to revive arts into the country. Some of them were foreigners who tried to introduce foreign arts to the country. This enabled the Cambodians to be aware of other culture, acquired knowledge of different forms of arts. However, I think still not a lot of Cambodians are into the world of arts. They are still not aware of the importance of art. One factor I think it is because of time. Arts are something that humankind made when they had spare time to enjoy. Since Cambodia is still in underdeveloped situation, not many local people can enjoy art. However, there is another way for Cambodians to open their eyes on arts through arts place introduced by foreigners. It allows some Cambodians to learn techniques and skills, and some of them are working with these companies with the proper working condition and wages. It means lots of experts in each field can be nurtured by these foreigners in Cambodia. In this booklet, I am going to guide you to several significant art shops/place/organization in Phnom Penh that are managed by foreigners, Koreans, French, Canadians, Japanese, Hungarians, etc. I wish numerous people will see my booklet, and visit these shops which will develop the industry of both foreign and local arts in Cambodia. So turn the page and begin now!

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction --------------------------------------------------0 Table of contents--------------------------------------------1 Peace Cafe---------------------------------------------------2 Funky Junk---------------------------------------------------4 Happy Painting Gallery------------------------------------6 A.N.D -----------------------------------------------------------8 DOIDO--------------------------------------------------------1 0 Eileen's Studio----------------------------------------------1 2 Friends -------------------------------------------------------1 4 La Clef de Sol ----------------------------------------------1 6 Mekong Quilts----------------------------------------------1 8 PPIIA----------------------------------------------------------20 The 240------------------------------------------------------22 Waterlily ------------------------------------------------------24 Yamada Art School----------------------------------------26 Extras ---------------------------------------------------------28

PEACE CAFE

Crafts made by Cambodian disables

Peace cafe is a craft shop that sells both craft and food products. Peace cafe is managed by the NGO called Banteay Prieb. Banteay Prieb was founded in 1 991 by the Jesuit Refugee Service but it is presently managed by Jesuit Service Cambodia. In this community, they educate the disabled people to build both their technical skills and the ability of living by themselves. The owner of this shop said “Our school’s main purpose is the welfare of disabled people. Welfare can mean earning money, but not only that, we want them to

"We hope disabled Cambodians can live normal lives like normal people." develop more confidence in their lives through thinking, planning, and doing something all by themselves.” In Banteay Prieb school, they teach wood crafting and textiling. Some who are selected among the graduate students from the school may work in Production where they can create their works based on what they've learned in the school and they can also learn from gaining more experience. In the production, people do not divide their jobs, but individually each creates an entire art piece. It means each person is an artist not a

technician. Also, since this community is operated by a Priest’s association, most of the products are related to Catholicism. Some products portray a cross, a dove and a prayer. The main reason why the owner put up Peace cafe is to introduce the students’ works to the city. Since Banteay Prieb school is outside the city, not many people are able to visit the shop inside the community. So, she decided to open Peace cafe. Peace cafe can be a great place to relax with its quiet and cozy atmosphere. In addition to that, they provide great snacks and drinks with an affordable price. https://www.facebook.com/craf tpeacecafe#_=_ No.79, Borey varina, St.201 0, Kok Khleang, Phnom Penh Thmey, Phnom Penh, Craft Peace Cafe 098 903 625 Peace Cafe

Peace Cafe

FUNKY JUNK

Products made with recycled plastic bags

Funky Junk is an innovative social enterprise making art works with reusable plastic bag. Funky Junk has a partnership with the community development NGO Bridges Across Borders Southeast Asia. A group of people whose first goal in mind was settled right after they saw the problem of poor education about environmental awareness, lack of incentives from the local government, and a rapidly expanding population have resulted in plastic bag waste covering more and more of the countryside in

"We find hope from colorful plastics." Cambodia. Using lots of cheap and non-biodegradable plastic bags can cause severe diseases, even death or other health hazards to humans. The group started looking for a solution about this problem. Finally, they decided to make products out of discarded plastic bags which can contribute to save environment and fair job opportunities for local workers. They divided the jobs into several steps in order to make the work more efficient. First, a group of rubbish pickers from the towns and countryside picked up plastic bags. Second, in Funky Junk

center, other group of people wash, disinfect and dry the plastic bags. Third, sort cleaned plastic bags by colors. This process is important to allow them to offer items that are colorful and unique. Lastly, they make it into lots of different kinds of products. Those products are baskets, hats, bags, cushion and etc. These products are only available on retailers that are authorized. Buying Funky Junk products contributes both cleaner environment, fair trade income, training and community benefits for Cambodiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local producers. Their goal for the future is to advertise Funky Junk more, and to let the people realize that plastic bags can be reusable and use it as a beautiful art decoration. http://www.funkyjunkrecycled. com/index.htm Funky Junk

Funky Junk

HAPPY PAINTING GALLERY Paintings of happiness

Happy Painting Gallery is an art gallery opened by an artist Stéphane Delaprée, born in France and raised in Canada. He arrived at Cambodia in 1 994 only with the painting tools. He started getting interests on the Cambodian’s lifestyle. One year after, he started to draw the Cambodian’s lifestyle on his canvas. During his first exhibition in Phnom Penh, his works were sold out in just two hours. After that, he decided to make his own art gallery to introduce more of his works to the people. The biggest reason why it is named as

"...feel happy to show my paintings." Happy Painting Gallery is because of Cambodians’ pure and natural smiles. All of Stef’s artwork depicts smile and happiness of every creature, people and animals which makes the audiences feel happy too. He said “They are healing paintings”. His artworks are also well known for his cartoonish depictions of the Cambodian life. Stef’s artwork are sometimes painted by Cambodian women who are specially selected by him. Skillful workers are given an outline of the drawing by Stef, and they color inside. Stef is providing them with skills and

jobs which is giving fair income. His artworks are also on T-shirts, silk, paper or post card. His artworks inside Cambodia is significant in terms of introducing unique techniques of visual art in Cambodia, and giving opportunities to skillful Cambodian Women to learn techniques in drawing and painting. Because of these reasons, his works are already well known to high class people in Cambodia, but he said his goal for the future is to let more people recognize his artworks and be healed by them with happiness. Also, He said he would continue to paint his iconic scenes of the everyday Cambodian life. http://www.im.mx/sdelapree/HappyPainting/ 363 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh Happy Painting Gallery

Happy Painting Gallery

A.N.D Western and Asian Style Clothings

A.N.D. is a Cambodian fair trade brand, working with local artisans to combine design development with traditional skills. At first, the goal of this shop was to support many local workers by encouraging them to use considerable traditional skills, to introduce a stronger element of color and design. Also, the goal was to help them achieve more in all types of market. Although hand-weaving, wood carving, basket-making and many other skills are still practiced in Cambodia, it can be rare to find artisans that are demanded by the international

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upcycled, recycled hand bags, jewelries in the best creation, natural dyed cotton wraps, dress with block batik prints, etc. These variety of products catered a lot of choices to the customers. For the AND, British design and marketing adviser Alan Flux, who favours market. There are two recycled materials like rice founders in A.N.D, from bags, cigarette lighters and Cambodia and England Anchor bottle tops to create respectively, draw on their bags, purses and jewellery that backgrounds in artisanal skills would appeal to overseas and in design. Blending these visitors. Due to the all together, they are working characteristics of the shop that with many local producers to the style of the clothing itself is create handmade ranges of suited with Cambodia, lots of fashion, fashion accessories international and Cambodian and home decors. The name of customers are visiting this the brand is coming from the shop. conjoined words that are suited with the characteristics of the http://www.artisandesigners.org shop, artisan and designer. 52C E0, St 240, opposite 240 Products that are designed hotel. and made in A.N.D are Cotton ikat scarves, clothes by handloom with trendy designs,

"...to inject a stronger element of colour and design."

A.N.D

DOIDO Leather Industrial Art

DOIDO was opened by Ms. Cho Hyunmin, one of the KOTRA member who has started her business after an intensive incubation period at KOTRA. DOIDO supports disabled people in Cambodia by giving job opportunities and learning skills of creating leather art. The goal of this social enterprise is to improve the standard living of people with disabilities by training, employing and to introduce leather handicrafts in Cambodia. This shop is selling products that are made of pig

"Leathers are incredable materials to handle.." and cow leathers in which it isn't a common style of art in Cambodia since it requires skills in order to produce one product. They produce quality leather products such as wallets, bags, key holders, etc. She has offered a variety of skills to those Cambodians not only leather techniques but also by associating with other organizations. In DOIDO, you can also make your own leather products through several steps of learning course. By doing so, you will be able to produce the products of your choice and taste. The owner of this shop

is looking forward to spread the shop to a lot of people and provide opportunities to people on how to handle leather. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do I? I do!â&#x20AC;? https://www.facebook.com/kotr apnh/posts/8789345321 81 989 # 24E, Street 29, Khan Chamkarmon, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh

DOIDO

EILEEN'S STUDIO Ceramic Wares Studio

Eileen’s Studio is Cambodia’s pottery painting studio that customers can paint their own pottery. The first goal in mind was to help adults and children to be creative and to be confident in their artistic capabilities through experience of making their own pottery. At Eileen’s Ceramic Painting, people can learn about color, imagination and creativity by experimenting with new materials that were not yet introduced in Cambodia. By creating your own pottery, you can design whatever you want to try. Also, you can

"...all about color, imagination, creativity, and experimenting."

No. 40B, St. 31 0, 1 2302 Phnom Penh 01 2 267 784

learn different skills that are instructed by professional teachers. You pick one from your choice of variety shapes plain pottery, then paint it with your choice of color. It takes within 1 0 days to fire and return your items. If you want to purchase ceramic items made by professionals, you can immediately buy designed and painted ceramic items using a wide range of selection of different colored glazes on the spot. Since Eileen’s Studio uses non-toxic glazes, customers can use painted pottery on a daily basis. Eileen's Studio

Eileen's Studio

FRIENDS NGO for Cambodian Kids

The Friends International is NGO to ensure that all children and youth are secure from all the risks and abuse and supports children to get a proper education. They also help young people to find employment so they will be able to support their own children. Friends-International focuses on four main priorities: To reach the highest social return and impact through its Friends Programs, the CYTI Alliance and the ChildSafe network. To provide the best quality services to

"The door is always open." our client by building best practice models in all Friends Programs and throughout the CYTI Alliance. To replicate successful models in line with local realities through the CYTI Alliance. To ensure the sustainability of our programs in terms of structure, policy development, behavior change and financially through the Friends Social Business Program. To maximize the impact on how to solve these problems, Friends approached to social enterprises by mixing good training social work with successful social business

models. These social enterprises includes Friends n Stuff and Friends Restaurant. Products in Friends n Stuff are made by students who belongs to Friends International. Also, the restaurant is full of yellow and blue t-shirt trainers and teachers who also belongs to Friends International. You may see lots of beautiful paintings alongside the wall in Friends Restaurant. They are all painted and drawn by young students in Friends. Their artworks are full of hope and a sight to view their wide futures. http://friendsinternational.org/index.asp House 89B, Street 1 03 Phnom Penh, Cambodia (+855) 23 986 601

Friends

LA CLEF DE SOL Simplestyle clothings

La Clef de Sol is the first Phnom Penh concept store presenting new designers. For example, kids clothes from MONIE&MARIE, woman fashion from Papperlapapp, funky bags from ILOVEDADA, bags and accessories from VERRY BERRY, aromatherapy products from KRU KHMER post cards from AYAKOGRAPHY and home decors from La Clef de Sol. They are life arts that the owner Yoshie find it beautiful to have it in daily life. Products are simple with the

"Bring artwork like a music" taste of Yoshie. She focuses on the feeling of the textile, shape and design. Products are all handmade done by Cambodians. All the materials that are used in the products are coming from local supply with the used of sewing technique. When Yoshie first came to Cambodia, she was not able to find something “beautiful” which made her to open this concept store. Yoshie didn’t set her future goal yet, but she will continue to introduce beautiful and interesting arts to different people. You can enjoy shopping variety styles of

clothing and decor from this shop while drinking and relaxing at the cafe beside Café Le Point. https://www.facebook.com/lac lefdesol.pp/info/ No.1 0,St.208 Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Pen, Cambodia, La Clef de Sol 092 1 94 468

La Clef de Sol

MEKONG QUILTS Qult production made in South East Asia

Mekong Quilts was founded in 2001 as an incomegenerating project under with associated NGO, Mekong Plus. Mekong Quilts employs women in communities of Southeast Asia. This association also provides employment opportunities to Cambodian women through Mekong Quilts, a similar project located in the village of Rumdoul, near the Vietnam and Cambodia border. Currently, there are seven shops and over 340 women in full-time employees. The

"... a love of beautifully handmade quilts" quilters receive training prior to be a full-time employee. This employment offer a fair wage and other benefits and work in a safe and comfortable environment. They get a raise in wages which helps them send their children to get education. All profits generated from the sale of the quilts are reinvested into the community through Mekong Plus which gives scholarships for children, agricultural training and micro-finance programmes, etc. Mekong Quiltsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; support does not only reach the women quilters but

also the poor communities. Quality of products made in Mekong Quilts have also higher qualities compared to other companies. Professional designers from the West countries suggests new ideas to the local designers which can choose from contemporary to Asian style designs. https://mekong-plus.com/ 47-49, Street 240, Phnom Penh +855(0)23 21 9 607

Mekong Quilts

PPIIA

Arts College for students who are dreaming

Phnom Penh International Institute of the Arts (PPIIA) is an accredited school of arts serving Cambodian students from preschool throught college. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to graduate studies and a career in music, dance, and fine arts. PPIIA offers great services with 1 8 practice rooms, 52 pianos, 2 large ensemble rooms, library, a ballet studio, a painting studio, a reception area and a concert hall that holds up to 240 people. The purpose of

"Giving opportunities to all" PPIIA at first was to introduce lots of variety of arts to Cambodians. President said, “In the 1 4th century, Cambodia was a hub country of southeast Asia, geared specifically for ethnic Cambodians who originated from the glorious Angkor Wat civilization.” However, professor Guen explained that after Khmer Rouge, too many artists and musicians were killed which dragged Cambodia to lose a big part in their arts. PPIIA is hoping to revive Cambodia’s culture and arts scene in Phnom Penh through arts education.

PPIIA provides scholarship systems to those students who show excellent ability in the school exam, and some can have an opportunity to be an exchange student in a university in Korea. However, this exchange program only offers to Cambodian students which means they focus on Cambodian student’s learning ability as the background goal in mind. http://www.ppiia.org/ N 1 34A, St 51 , Boeung Keng Kang 1 , Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 855-023-6666-71 6

PPIIA

THE 240 Concept Store on St.240

The 240 is a concept shop located in the street 240. Street 240 is the hub area in Phnom Penh for tourists and expatriates since it contains variety of shops and restaurants. The 240 is one of those shops which attracts lots of tourists and also local customers. Products from The 240 is very various such as bags, pillows, handmade cups, etc. These products are produce in Cambodia with both western and Asian style of product. Beautiful indoor design is also one factor that attracts

"The240 Lifestyle & many bubbles..." customers to come to The 240. Interior design is designed as a western style mixed with some Asian style which makes the mood very unique. They also provides you with nice food and drink which means you can both full your stomach with tasty food and your eyes with beautiful products.

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https://www.facebook.com/The 240 #83, Street 240, Phnom Penh, The 240 023 21 8 450 Photo from Facebook

The 240

WATER LILY

Accesories with Recycled Materials

Waterlily is a shop where all the products are made of recycled materials. Christine Gauthier settled in Cambodia in 1 996. Her enthusiasm for jewelry begins with her discovery of nature and she seeks to interpret it in a different way the way she sees it. In February 2002, she created the Water Lily. She had first came out with the shop name Waterlily after she thought of beautiful water lilies from her home town. Also, in love with Cambodiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nature, discovering flowers and trees,

"Playing with the materials..." she was disappointed with the trash that are thrown everywhere on the street even though they can be reusable as a beautiful art work. Her works are unique and different from any other products designed and put together by hand. She explained that these pieces reflect the soul of Cambodia and endow her jewelry with a spirit of memory. Christineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works are fresh and original with the wonderful mixture of colors and materials which makes her work unique. Waterlily has lots of variety to choose from the pieces for

weddings, outfit, accessories including a purse and widebrimmed hat. All these products are made with recycled materials, buttons as the most common one. Some works are produced by Christine herself but some are produced by local women who are skillful in this work. They are getting proper wages with the good condition of working place provided. You will find lots of unique artworks in Waterlily located on street 240. https://www.facebook.com/wa terlilyboutique/ Street 240 (Preah Ang Phanu Vong), Chak Tomuk Commune, Daun Penh District 023986241

Waterlily

YAMADA ART SCHOOL

Teaching visual art to the people

Yamada Art school is opened by Takakazu Yamada in Phnom Penh. Takakazu Yamada is a Japanese painter who likes to sketch natures of the world. Until now lots of students have came through the doors of his Boeung Trabek studio. Takakazu Yamada first came to Cambodia on year 2000 to sketch the view of Cambodia. After that, he was inspired by the artistic passion of Cambodia which allows him to stay in Cambodia. Then, he decided to open the Yamada school of art so that the

"Studying the basics isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy" people in Cambodia can have a proper education about art starting from the basics. Yamada school of art is for basic learning of all categories of fine art including design, painting, sculpture and architecture. They also provide lessons for kids arts. The courses they are providing are in different range of varieties which enables the students to start from the basic throughout masteral. Yamada believes learning basic skills are very important and the most hard thing in art since all the professional arts are based

on basic skills. They believe these basic learnings of art is necessary for high quality Cambodian art. Yamada Art School contains skillful Cambodian teachers who are taught by Yamada. According to Ricardo Casal, one of teacher, Yamada is providing young artists with an education that is sorely lacking at the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top art institutions. Because of these reasons, lots of international and local students are visiting to this art school. https://www.facebook.com/ya madaschoolofart/ No.BB11 , St.1 01 , Sangkat Boeung Trabeak, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 01 22231 60

Yamada Art School

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Senteurs d'Angkor Website: http://www.senteursdangkor.com/html/en/ our_history.php Location:

Opposite Old Market Open from 7h30 am - 1 0 pm, everyday Tel : 063 964 801

The scent-sation of Senteurs dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angkor can stay with you long after your holiday with our line of home fragrances Cambodiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful culinary and aromatic heritage is their inspiration.

Bliss Location:

Street 240 (Oknha Chhun) with house number #29 in Chey Chumneas Commune, Daun Penh District 023-21 5-754

Bliss offers casual, feminine and timeless women and children clothing with a romantic touch. In the shop you can find light cotton dresses and tops perfect for the Cambodian climate.

Phnom Penh Players Website: http://thephnompenhplayers.blogspot.com Facebok: https://www.facebook.com/PhnomPenhPla yers/timeline?ref=page_internal They are an informal group of people who enjoy getting together and seeing what kind of theatre they can produce. Photo from Facebook

Bambou Website: http://www.bambouindochine.com/html/ Location:

Bambou Indochine Street 1 78 No.6, Street 1 78, near Riverside 023 21 4 720 Bambou Indochine Street 240 No. 46/A, Street 240, near Royal Palace 023 221 060

Bambou is a dynamic clothing company, inspired by the sights and sounds of Cambodia and created with quality in mind. 30

Silk and Pepper Website: http://www.silkandpepper.com/ Location: #33, Street 1 78, Phnom Penh, Cambodia The earliest allusion to silkworms in Khmer dates back to the 8th century, recorded in the sculptures decorating the temples of Angkor. Photo from website

Artisan of Silver Website: http://www.artisansofsilver.com/ Location:

PO Box 1 297, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia. +855 (0)23 6604747

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They are inspired by Italian, and crafted in Cambodia by Cambodian Aritsn ans. Artisan of Silver creates exquisite silver jewellery collections. Photo from website

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