GALLERIA 346 presented its 3rd art exhibition called “see you later-part 1” featuring the work of contemporary Cambodian artist Leang Seckon.

A prolific artist with a busy schedule, Seckon, 35, has displayed his work in multiple venues in Cambodia, as well as Thailand, Myanmar, Shanghai, Hong Kong Singapore, Norway and New York.

In “see you later-part 1”, some of his 14 pieces of art deal with the political and social changes that he has observed in Thailand and Cambodia.

He also assembles together the images of Thai and Cambodian movie stars who once shared the limelight in a hit movie about a love which transcended the borders between the two countries, representing the once harmonious relationship which existed between Thailand and Cambodia.

This is also a hopeful overture for the future. Seckon’s optimism, based on his nostalgia, should be viewed as a yearning for a return to the peace that once existed.
Sekong’s work will be on display at Galleria 346 for three months.

The tile of the exhibition, ‘see you later-part 1, is loosely based on a phrase that was apparently used by the French during their occupation of Cambodia.

Educated at the Royal University of Fine Arts, Seckon will also be the artist in residence at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum later this year, and will then represent Cambodia at the Fukuoka Triennial in September.

Galleria 346 is situated at 346-348, Kra Road, Phuket Town. Tel: 076 256 128 mail@phuket346.com