Local Painter's Exhibition Sees Life Through Skin
By Seng Ratana, VOA Khmer
Original re****t from Phnom Penh
10 March 2008
A new exhibition by local artist Leang Seckon seeks to teach its
viewers more about themselves through their own skin, and the skin of
others.
"All people stand in front of mirrors to see their faces, complexion
and appearance several times a day, and they always notice the
unsatisfactory defects," Leang Seckon said, opening his exhibition,
"Skin," which opened March 6 and will continue through the month of
March.
The show incor****ates paintings on several types of skin, including
s****.
Only 30 years old, Leang Seckon, has long had experience in painting
and is recognized by the international community.
His paintings hang in the national museums of the US and Singa****e,
and he has sold paintings to patrons from many countries.
Reactions to his latest exhibition varied on Thursday's opening.
Hor Vireak said at the exhibition opening he didn't understand the
paintings and maybe needed one month more to do so.
Fleur Smith, from New Zealand, said that the skin sent a message, that
even though we have different skin and different colors, we can all be
friends and should not discriminate.
Minister of TourismThong Khon said that the paintings were good for
foreigners as well as Cambodia's young generation.
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