MIKE: This kind of organization helps the youth and the larger society learn and appreciate more about our culture. The more they apply themselves to these organizations, the more they'll see what they are capable of doing.

I feel Rajana is just like an "open window" -- a place to have the opportunity to meet and network with other Khmer artists--young and old, like those found on the Rajana Artist's Database (RAD).

I think to be a great artist we always need to know what our predecessors did, so we can do our work with more consciousness and know where we are heading for.

PHEAKDEY: My long term goal with art? I don't know yet but I wish I can succeed in being the best graphic designer or illustrator to my ability. I want to help others communicate their message through arts. Maybe design work for humanitarian groups like UNICEF, Campaign Against Landmines or do advertising work about issues like pollution, war, aids, etc. These issues touch me and I think we need to reach more people so things will improve.

PHEAKDEY: : I'm about finishing my last semester right now in graphic design and after I complete my studies there, I hope to go in art design or fine art at Concordia University or University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM).

And the biggest goal of all--to have the opportunity to study Khmer art in Cambodia.

PHEAKDEY: Yes. I hope that those reading this interview who shares the same passion in painting and graphic design contact me. I really would like to start networking with more Khmers in this field. Thank you everyone.

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