Khmer Ceramics
is an ancient traditional art that was almost lost during the 1975 Cambodian genocide.
The 2022 pieces were made under the teachings of Lok Kru Yary Livan, 1 of 2 Master Cambodian ceramists actively making.
As a Cambodian-Chinese American, I feel a responsibility to ensure our culture and traditions continue. Since then, I’ve been striving to honor Lok Kru Yary’s teachings by continuing to learn & share this knowledge.
All pieces are hand-carved with ancient traditional Khmer kbach motifs: chan flowers, fish eggs, lotus petals, stamen, & water buffalo teeth.
Aug 2022. Wood-fired elephant with lotus petals
Aug 2022. Rabbit
Mar 2023. Rabbit with chan flower & mythical goose tail carvings
Mar 2023. Donut with leaf carvings
Apr 2023. Vase with fish egg & chan flower motifs
June 2023. Lidded vessel. Motifs top to bottom: lotus petal, water buffalo tooth, fish egg, & chan flowers
Aug 2023. Plate with chan flowers encased in water buffalo teeth
Sept 2023. Plate with chan flowers
Oct 2023. Rabbit with Chan flowers
Oct 2023. Conch with chan flowers
Feb 2024. Vase with fish eggs and chan flowers
Mar 2024. Lidded vessel. Motifs top to bottom: split fish egg, lotus petal, water buffalo tooth, chan flowers
Apr 2024. Chan flower tile
Apr 2024. Chan flower magnet
May 2024. Chan flower magnet
June 2024. Vase with water buffalo tooth & interlocked chan flowers between larger flowers
Aug 2024. Turoise with chan flowers & water buffalo teeth
Sept 2024. Plate. Motifs center outward: fish eggs, stamen, lotus petal
Sept 2024. Plate. Motifs center outward: fish eggs, stamen, & lotus petal
Oct 2024. Plate. Motifs center outward: fish egg, lotus petal facing inward, stamen, chan flowers encased in water buffalo teeth, & fish egg
Oct 2024. Plate. Motifs center outward: chan flower, lotus petal facing inward, water buffalo teeth, lotus petals, & fish eggs
Oct 2024. Plate with water buffalo teeth
Oct 2024. Plate with lotus petals
Nov 2024. Cocktail cup with fish eggs & chan flowers
Nov 2024. Chalice with fish eggs & water buffalo teeth