“Rice”

NeakBong Residence

30th Nov 2024 – 2nd Jan 2025

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No matter the circumstances, rice has always been avital staple for all Cambodians, particularly those in Asia. Agriculture plays a crucial role in the nation’s development, encompassing food security, income generation, employment, and the improvement of the population's nutritional status.

Born in 1988 in Siem Reap, Rina is a self-taught photographer, supported by her family. After graduating, she began her career as a photographer, working with various institutions in Siem Reap.

In 2016-2017, Rina participated in The Japan Professional Photographers Society (JPS) photography competition in Japan, winning an award for two consecutive years. In 2019, she attended the photo workshop led by SOVAN Philong, organized by the Photo Phnom Penh Association (PPPA). In 2021-2022, Rina took part in the International Photography Awards (IPA) in the United States in the Professional: Architecture category, earning a certificate in professional photography as well.

Rina has now created a small gallery of her own to show case some of her work in photography. Ultimately, her dream is to see the photography industry in Cambodia grow and expand like in other countries.

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