Native to Prey Veng, in southeastern Cambodia, Im Pesey studied at the Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh and at the Yamada School of Art also in Phnom Penh. At a young age, he developed a passion for temple murals. The Jataka murals left a deep impression on him, with their powerful colors and rich narratives.
Im Pesey is a recognized artist, active on the Cambodian and international art scenes.
He has exhibited in collaboration with the Phnom Penh Watercolor Collective, and represented Cambodia at the Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival in Seoul, with the ambition of promoting his country's art abroad.
Today, also a teacher at the Yamada School, Im Pesey aspires to restore Cambodian art to the glory it knew in the days of the Angkor temples.
Im Pesey is a recognized artist, active on the Cambodian and international art scenes.
He has exhibited in collaboration with the Phnom Penh Watercolor Collective, and represented Cambodia at the Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival in Seoul, with the ambition of promoting his country's art abroad.
Today, also a teacher at the Yamada School, Im Pesey aspires to restore Cambodian art to the glory it knew in the days of the Angkor temples.
The solo exhibition “Melody Chivit” presents a series of paintings in soft, soothing tones, celebrating the modest, peaceful beauty of everyday life.
Painted in oil and watercolor, the works explore a palette of bright rosés, through which Im Pesey brings to life emblematic symbols of Cambodia. These include the rice paddies, Phnom Penh's central market and the traditional cyclo. These scenes, both familiar and poetic, are enhanced by wavy lines set in gold leaf, adding a touch of light and refinement to the overall composition.
Im Pesey also excels in portrait art, delivering works of vibrant realism. In this exhibition, he pays tribute to traditional Khmer musicians and instruments, capturing their beauty and cultural depth with finesse.
Painted in oil and watercolor, the works explore a palette of bright rosés, through which Im Pesey brings to life emblematic symbols of Cambodia. These include the rice paddies, Phnom Penh's central market and the traditional cyclo. These scenes, both familiar and poetic, are enhanced by wavy lines set in gold leaf, adding a touch of light and refinement to the overall composition.
Im Pesey also excels in portrait art, delivering works of vibrant realism. In this exhibition, he pays tribute to traditional Khmer musicians and instruments, capturing their beauty and cultural depth with finesse.
Free entry
July 1 to August 31, 2025 At The Gallery by Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
July 1 to August 31, 2025 At The Gallery by Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
