As a celebration of the life-changes of girls at Daughters, we held 2 photography and arts events in early June at 2 premier arts venues in Phnom Penh. The photography exhibition was a culmination of a 4-month photography class, and included a presentation on the work of Daughters to a packed house. The reception was extremely supportive and encouraging. An arts exhibition was held a few days later which was a showcase of many of the art forms used at Daughters, including the fine art classes and the eco-friendly products from The Sewing Room and re-cycled jewellery products. Sugar & Spice, our cake decorating program, proudly provided cakes and refreshments all day. Teas were served in a range of fresh local plants, including ginger and lemongrass. Both events were a huge success for publicity /awareness raising and product sales, and the credit goes to the amazing team of staff and volunteers who worked very hard to create a professional and beautiful event, along with the girls themselves who created the incredible and beautiful products.
Art Classes
Sarah, our marketing consultant, held classes in fine art for a select number of girls who are budding artists. The art work included themes of Khmer life and culture, such as stencil designs taken from architectural details found in the temples of Angkor Wat, and self portraits in bright colours using a variety of techniques.
Photographs: Daughters re-cycled jewellery at the Gasolina event in June 2009, stencil work and fine art.
