Where Art Meets Perspective, Stories Come to Life

Eurasia is a tactile, memory-rich exhibition by French–Khmer artist Arun Khau Ny. Working with mineral pastes, cellulose, sand, metal, resin, plant fibers, and patinas, Arun builds layered surfaces that feel both archaeological and intimate. The works move between cultural memory and contemporary abstraction—bridging geographies, languages, and ways of seeing.

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At the heart of the show are two currents: memories of childhood in Cambodia and a material practice shaped by attentive care (Arun also works as a therapist). Together, they form an art language where texture becomes testimony—time held in pigment, relief, and trace.

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Alongside the paintings, visitors are invited to take part in two gentle, community-centered installations that honor roots, names, and the stories we carry.

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Interactive Installations

• “World Map Puzzle” — Reconnecting with Roots

Place a pin on a location that represents your origin or a meaningful cultural connection. Add a word or short phrase about why that place matters to you. Over time, the map becomes a living tapestry of journeys and diasporic stories.

• “Names That Carry Us” — Name Meaning Wall

Write the meaning or story behind your name and pin it to a wall. The installation celebrates how names link us to lineage, memory, and belonging.

What to Expect

• Material paintings with depth: Layered textures, pigments, bistres, and oxidations that invite close looking

• Heritage & abstraction: Works that move from Cambodia-inflected memory to distilled, modern surfaces

• Two participatory installations: Contribute to the World Map Puzzle and Names That Carry Us

• Quiet space for reflection: An atmosphere where care, repair, and presence can be felt

• Collector-friendly presentation: Staff on hand to discuss availability, placement, and care

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Cross from memory into matter—and let Eurasia unfold beneath your gaze.