“Fish and Ice Cubes”

Center for Khmer Studies (In the garden)

30th Nov 2024 – 2nd Jan 2025

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We recognize fish, but what we notice first are their shapes and textures. More than anything, they remind us of sculptures.

"I recently took several photos of seafood and fish stored on ice for long-term preservation. There's something inherently attractive about the interplay between the ice and the fish that draws my attention. After the photo shoot, I extensively experimented with editing the images. I found that using high-contrast black and white made them feel more abstract and imaginative, inviting viewers to see them in new and intriguing ways."

SONG Pisith, born in 1981 in Siem Reap Province, has had a passion for art since childhood. I studied traditional painting at Wat Reach Bo (the pagoda) and modern painting at Color Cambodia Painting School as a child. He began his photography journey with a film camera in Japan in 2002. Upon returning to Cambodia, he transitioned to digital photography, accumulating over 20 years of experience. Pisith specializes in macro and close-up photography, infrared photography, and landscapes.

In addition to his photography, Pisith is a Japanese-speaking tour guide. Today, he strives for artistic independence, aiming to convey the identity and soul of Khmer art through his photography and direct interactions with tourists.