About the artists

Chantha Dararith (b. 1987 in Phnom Penh) holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from the National University of Management (2013). He works as Digital Manager at an electronic company in Phnom Penh.Dararith started his photography practice with a smartphone and then switched to a digital camera. Dararith won a Bronze Award from the photo competition of Sony Alpha Festival 2017. He is currently working on a project on the habits of using smartphones.

Kak Sokphirom (b. 1990 at Site B refugee camp, Thai-Cambodian border) studied at the Pannasastra University of Cambodia in Siem Reap but eventually abandoned the degree to work full-time in tourism in order to support his family. Sophirom found himself interested in photography when his guest let him hold a camera and take pictures for the first time in 2014. He followed his newly found passion by having sold his business and bought a camera to pursue photography. Sok Phirom participated in the Angkor Photo Festival 2018 in Siem Reap.

Ky Phiseth (b. 1984 in Kratie province) holds a Master’s Degree in International Comparative Law (with a path of International Commercial Law) from the Royal University of Law and Economics (2014). He also studies at the Royal Notary School, Royal Academic of Justice Profession (RAJP). He began his interest in photography in 2013.

Mam Chanraksmey (b. 1995 in Phnom Penh) is a freelance photographer. He has developed a strong interest in photography since he graduated from high school in 2011. He is currently working on a project called “Old Place” which explores notions of home and memories.

Mech Choulay (b. 1992 in Kandal province) holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery from Chenla University (2015). She was enrolled in a Japanese Language program at the Institute of Foreign Language for two years. She currently works as a Project Assistant at Brave Ministry.

Mech Sereyrath (b. 1993 in Phnom Penh) recently graduated from the Department of Media and Communication, the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Currently, she is working as a freelance photographer and documentary filmmaker. She has produced a photo book titled “Air Pollution in Phnom Penh.” Besides this, she is interested in nature and existentialism. Her current project explores individual existence and the definition of gratitude in various ages.

Pan Vongvichet (b. 1996 in Phnom Penh) is a year five student of Architecture and Urbanism at the Royal University of Fine Arts. Vongvichet is interested in social, cultural and urban changes. He has been volunteering with a few projects including Promoting Modern Architecture by mAEANa, Space for Architecture Cambodia, Roungkon Project, and 4th National Film Festival in 2015.

Pay Bunarath(b.1989 in Battambang province) holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from the Cambodian University for Specialties. He currently works as a freelance photographer as well as in IT and design at a private company. He is now researching and making a new work about Cambodian history.

You Bunchan (b. 1990 in Phnom Penh) is a freelance photographer. He studied basic photography at Canon Image Academy (2014). Bunchan won the 1st Prize from Sony Alpha Festival and 3rd Prize award from Canon Photo Marathon in 2017. He also won the Best 50 Photos of “Natural Beauty” and “Environment” from the Cambodian Ministry of Environment in 2016. Bunchan created two projects titled “The White Building After Leaving” and “House Under the Bridge” in 2017. He has joined a photography workshop at Studio Images, French Institute.