via Phnom Penh Post, 30 November 2020: Story about the Khmer Ceramics Centre, a social enterprise in Siem Reap and soon in Phnom Penh. You can check out their classes and even buy some of their pieces on their online shop.
Rega wants to see more people involved in safeguarding Khmer ceramic art and more opportunity for disadvantaged members of the community.
When Rega first came to Cambodia in 1999, the Belgian vacationer was captivated by the Kingdom’s culture, ancient temples and the people’s smiles.
Taking a deep dive into the country’s art and history, the pottery enthusiast was saddened by the loss of traditional Khmer ceramic arts and knowledge during the Khmer Rouge period in the 1970s.
He worked on ancient Khmer ceramics as a hobby in his garden and was inspired to revive ancient pottery and ceramics techniques while developing contemporary Khmer ceramic art.
In 2001, Rega returned to Cambodia, not as a traveller but a founder of a small ceramics centre in Siem Reap, which he called it the spiritual and artistic heart of the Kingdom.
Source: Locals flock to ceramics hub for traditional Khmer artwork | Phnom Penh Post
