You Khin

You Khin (Khmer: យូឃិន, 2 March 1947 – 9 August 2009) was a Cambodian architect and artist. He graduated from the Royal University of Fine Arts in 1973, and left Cambodia prior to the Khmer Rouge evacuation of Phnom Penh. Over the next two decades, he practised architecture in France, Sudan, Qatar and the United Kingdom.[1] You Khin returned to Cambodia in 2003 with his wife Muoy where they founded a Montessori school for disadvantaged children and a guesthouse to help support it.[2] His mixed media paintings are of the impressionist style and have been exhibited in the US,[3][4][5][6][7] Sudan,[8] the UK[8] and Cambodia.[9] The You Khin Memorial Women’s Art Prize was established by the United States Embassy in Cambodia and JavaArts[10]

In this Cambodian name, the surname is You. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name.
You Khin
Born(1947-03-02)March 2, 1947
Kampong Cham
Died(2009-08-08)August 8, 2009
Bangkok
NationalityKhmer
EducationRoyal University of Fine Arts
MovementImpressionism
Spouse(s)Muoy Svay

Life

You Khin was born in Kampong Cham in 1947 to a farming family.[8] He was inspired to paint by his uncle who painted murals in local pagodas.[8] You Khin went on to study Interior Architecture in Phnom Penh, followed by a focus on 3D art in Marseilles.[8]

Themes

You Khin's work focuses on interactions among people, often faceless.[1] The artist communicated sentiment related to the Khmer Rouge rule of Cambodia during his time in exile. Women feature prominently in the artist's later works.[1]

References
  1. Koo, Anna (21 April 2017). "Opening the doors to a Khmer impressionist's treasure trove". Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  2. "Deep in Thought in Philosopher's Lane - Khmer Times". Khmer Times. 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  3. "Renowned Cambodian artist You Khin exhibits for first time in U.S. - Templenews". Templenews. 2011-11-30. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  4. "New gallery exhibit explores oppression of the people of Southeast Asia - News". News. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  5. "Van Cleve Fine Art | You Khin". www.vcfineart.com. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  6. Sophinarath, Cheang. "Alienation, Symbolism and the Paintings of You Khin". VOA. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  7. Hunt, Luke. "Cambodian Art Blossoms". The Diplomat. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  8. Scarborough, James (2 August 2012). "Cambodian Artist Khin You (1947-2009)". Huffington Post. Huffington Post. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  9. Vichea, Pang (2017-04-21). "Opening the doors to a Khmer impressionist's treasure trove". Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  10. Ou, Mom. "Cambodian women recognised for creativity". Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
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