Self-taught Artist in Cambodia Becomes Famous for Unique Rice Art

(Phnom Penh, 15th) Cambodian artist Lun Jing'en is renowned for her unique rice art. Rice art refers to creating collages using colored grains of rice. Her works are rich in content, ranging from general landscapes, flowers, and animals to portraits. She also showcases Cambodian culture through works featuring Angkor Wat, Apsara dancers, and more, which are well loved by art enthusiasts and both local and international tourists.

Lun Jing'en was originally a vendor selling palm sugar sticky rice, dedicated to promoting Cambodian grains. Out of support for Cambodia’s rice industry, she became self-taught and used crushed rice grains to create stunning pieces of art. She generally uses only expired rice, especially broken rice, so as not to waste food. In addition to creating her own artworks, Lun Jing'en has also set up a studio to teach others how to make rice art, hoping to carry this unique art form forward.