Chhim Sothy (born 1969) is an acclaimed Cambodian painter and sculptor noted for his ability in a diverse number of artistic techniques and mediums.[1]

Sothy in 2012

Background

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Chhim Sothy was born in 1969 in Kandal Province.[1]

 
Please Let There Be Peace, tempera on canvas

Exhibitions

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  • 2005: Victoria Hotels and Resorts, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
  • 2004: Fealac Art Exhibit Guidelines in Manila, Philippine.
  • 2004: French Cultural Center Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • 2004: Maison du Chevalier, Carcasonne, France.
  • 2004: Ganesha Gallery, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • 2003: "Vision of Future", Reyum Gallery, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • 2003: 60th Celebration of Silapakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • 2003: Le Royal, Raffles International Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • 2002: Providence College, Rhode Island, USA.
  • 2002: French Cultural Center Siem Reap, Cambodia.
  • 2002: National Cultural Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Awards

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  • 2004: 1st prize of Painting (Future of Culture), Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • 2003: 1st prize of Painting (Life and Nature), Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • 2003: 2nd prize of "Utopies, Dream or Reality", French Cultural Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • 2000: 1st prize of traditional painting by the Plastic arts and Crafts Department, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • 2000: Asean Art Awards, Singapore, Phillip Moris Group

References

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  1. ^ a b VAO, Visual Arts Open Archived September 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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