Chhoeun Channy

Chhoeun Channy was born in 1988 in Battambang, Cambodia. As a young boy, Channy’s sketchbook was the dirt he walked upon while his tool was a stick to draw with. 
 
Drawing allowed Channy to escape to another reality. This creative freedom not only gave him a feeling of happiness, but people also began noticing his artistic skills. Teachers at school often gave him rewards for his artwork, but it was his father who recognized his talent and potential and who sent Channy to Battambang to study art.
 
Channy was enrolled in 2006 at Phare Ponleu Speak, a non profit Arts and Circus school and graduated in 2013. Channy now lives in Siem Reap.
 
Passionate about birds and their relationship with humans and the environment, Channy is keen to share the dangers that befall wildlife in our modern world.  This is reflected in much of his work.