Sa Sa Art Project is
the only Cambodian
artist-run art space dedicated for
contemporary art practices.
What we're trying to support
is this gap in
critical contemporary art education
to help young artists take a big step into
building their career.
So we run exhibition,
education programme,
a residency programme,
which is Pisaot Residency,
and also a collaboration programme.
We are currently running
three particular kind of classes.
So one is a contemporary art class,
two is photography class,
and three is
English and professional skills
for artists.
The teacher opens door for us to
explore things that we want to do.
They have brought so many materials,
so many ideas, so many inspiration
into the classrooms.
We enjoy talking,
we enjoy discussing about art.
We have four exhibition per year.
Normally, we focus on
the young Cambodian artist
to develop their own work.
Young artists need early opportunity
to start developing their practices,
so residency is one way to offer
a time, space and resources
to support that.
I loved how
the local community was so engaged,
especially so many young people.
They possess a deep understanding of
social, cultural,
artistic and international knowledge
and are highly skilled.
I felt immediately supported,
and the momentum continued through
the entire duration of the residency.
Sa Sa Art Project has been
connecting and building networks
with our peer communities
in the region, in neighbouring countries,
in South East Asia and beyond
to allow some more opportunities
for Cambodian artists to be able to
connect, travel
and engage and build
our unique art practices. and engage and build
our unique art practices.