Creative Generation

Body Workshop with Eric Ellul, 14-15 December 2020
2020-12-14 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Phnom Penh
14-15 December 2020
F3 (Friends Futures Factory)
Eric Ellul, a performance artist with a background in theater, dance and circus, offers a Body Workshop for male-identifying performers to explore and question “maleness” through body movements and performative gesture. The workshop proposes to respond to current discussions on masculinity by inviting the participants to connect through their body with the space and physical sensations around them as well as tap into their emotional and creative expression.

#WEAREINTHISTOGETHER, 7 September - 30 November 2020
2020-09-07 09:00 - 21:00 | 215 Street 13, F3 (Friends Futures Factory), Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A creative intervention by Creative Generation in collaboration with F3 (Friends Futures Factory)
On view 7 September – 30 November 2020
Opening hours: 9am – 9pm, closed Sundays

WEAREINTHISTOGETHER emphasizes the human capacity to be resilient through community and caring for each other. Even though Cambodia is currently not suffering at the same scale as many other countries from the COVID-19 pandemic, we stand in solidarity with our communities and people around the world to give hope and courage during this global crisis.
Cambodian artists offer beautiful words, artworks and caring advice to remind us we are not alone and that together we not only survive, but thrive.
ARTWORK:
Digital Care Package
We Are In This Together, lightbox mural by Srun Rida
Poetry Boxes, poems by Angely Rose, Em Sokheng and Mom Saravotey
TOGETHER WE CAN… Chalk Graffiti Wall
We invite the public to visit the space, which is large and open air, to explore the artworks while observing the following precautions: 1) wear a mask, 2) wash hands frequently and 3) stay at least 1.5m away from others.
Stay safe and remember #weareinthistogether

Award Celebration Creative Generation 3
2020-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 | 215 Street 13, F3 (Friends Futures Factory), Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
On 6 March 2020 we will celebrate the announcement of the five awardees for CREATIVE GENERATION 3 at FUTURES Factory.
Over the last year young Cambodian artists, between the age of 18 and 30, were invited to apply to the CREATIVE GENERATION 3 award. Each application was individually scored by seven judges, all of whom work in the arts and are familiar with the Cambodian art scene. The judges were asked to consider each application according to their portfolio submission, exhibition proposal and overall potential of the artist. The five highest scoring applications were selected to receive the CREATIVE GENERATION award. We are very excited to announce the five winning artists (in alphabetical order)!
• Mech Choulay
• Kong Siden
• Ry Savroun
• Song Seakleng
• Vong Chandarey
As CREATIVE GENERATION awardees each artist will receive a cash prize and trophy, participate in a three month mentorship program and finally, present their work in a solo exhibition.
CREATIVE GENERATION is possible thanks to the generous support of: Karen McLeod Adair & Anthony Adair, Australian collectors of contemporary Cambodian art and supporters of young artists. With additional support from Debra Fram.
It is powered by Java Creative Café in partnership with FUTURES Factory and with the support of many volunteers.
Together, the sponsors, partners, volunteers and CREATIVE GENERATION are committed to building up a new generation of young Cambodian artists.

Figure, 30 November 2019 - 31 January 2020
2019-11-30 00:00 - 23:59 | 215 Street 13, F3 (Friends Futures Factory), Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Exhibition by Tyl Kan + Sana Oung Ty
30 November 2019 – 31 January 2020
F3 (Friends Futures Factory)
Tyl Kan and Sana Oung Ty worked collaboratively to produce a series of portraits of models with diverse body types. The series celebrates their beauty by presenting the models in compositions that reference works of art of idealized human form like ancient Khmer statues, artworks of the European Renaissance, and the quintessential paintings of alluring women in waterfalls and carrying pots that have been popular for many decades in the Cambodian art shops. For Figure, Tyl and Sana recruited models who are unhappy or ashamed of their bodies in some way – too skinny, overweight, hairy or have stretch marks. While they have respected their privacy and anonymity, each image is an intimate exploration of shame and the need for love and acceptance.

In the Garden of My Own Making, 30 November 2019 - 31 January 2020
2019-11-30 00:00 - 23:59 | 215 Street 13, F3 (Friends Futures Factory), Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Lightbox mural by Chau Bormin
30 November 2019 – 31 January 2020
F3 (Friends Futures Factory)
“In the Garden of My Own Making” is a light box mural by Chau Bormin. His work is highly emotive and presents an alternative male identity by using flowers and soft colors that are normally associated with femininity to construct a portrait of a young man. The artist states, “…one should learn to love one’s body on one’s own terms; it shouldn’t matter what others see or what the media thinks is ideal. You make your own space in which you can freely express yourself and be content and happy.” He further asserts that the seeming contrast between the flowers and the male figure challenges the systemic falsehood that men are not emotional, caring or sensitive.
