QuickDraw_Invite_low_res_en >Book launch and exhibition opening: 6-9pm Wednesday, August 18, 2010 >Artist talk: “50 Years of Cambodian Comics,” 6:30pm Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Java Café & Gallery – 56 Sihanouk Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Java Arts' new exhibition 'QuickDraw' is exactly that: a collection of short comic art vignettes by 'Jinja' (AKA John Weeks) in English and Khmer. You'll see observations on daily life as well as musings on larger issues of living in the Kingdom, garnered over a period of 10 years. Copies of a 30 page color comic (also bilingual) will be available for sale and signing by the author. The opening is Wednesday the 18th, 6:30 pm. In addition to the exhibition, an artist talk on Cambodian comics history ('50 Years of Cambodian Comics') will take place on the 24th (in English) with emcee John Berkavitch. All are welcome to learn about this little known chapter of Cambodian art history. Tags: ,,
Come down to the Chaktomuk if you haven't already. DSC00050 Here Mongkol checks out some of Our Books' comics and goodies. Verdict: thumbs up.
DSC00054 Tiny Toones shows their warez. DSC00046 Kon Khmer Koun Khmer out in full force with prop camera: DSC00066 More:http://cambodianartsfestival.org, and check out Andy's blow-by-blow! Tags: ,,

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Congratulations to Geoffrey, Dahye, and Tharum! Co-Worker Conversation 01 Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? No, no… Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? No, no… Co-Worker Conversation 02 Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? No, no… Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? Yes! (And you will join the wedding next week!!) --------------------------------- In Asia (especially Cambodia), people tend to be more discreet about relationships.  Once a wedding date is set?  Suddenly it's 'all systems go'. :) [Originally drawn for 'Comic Rehab'. From upcoming comic QuickDraw #6!] Tags: ,,

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