Sticky Fingers – Cambodian Art Prints

Overview

Drawing on a background in visual art, band Cambodian Space Project also became known for the psychedelic designs that made up its aesthetic.  The artworks quickly took on a life of their own, and now dubbed Sticky Fingers Art Prints, 30 designs in editions of four will be showing at the Newsagency Gallery in Petersham, which regularly supports emerging Southeast Asian art.

Srey Thy, lead singer of the Cambodian Space Project, grew up in rural Cambodia during the decline of the Khmer rouge regime and came to idolise singers like Ros Sereysothea and Pan Ron, both of whom disappeared in the Killing Fields.

When Srey moved to Phenom Penh to become a karaoke singer, she met Australian musician, Julien Poulson, and, well, the rest was history. The two came together to form vibrant and soulful rock band, the Cambodian Space Project, who have garnered acclaim from local outlets such as Triple J.

Aimed at fostering up-and-coming talent, Sticky Fingers has enjoyed a meteoric rise, recently opening up a shopfront in Phnom Penh as well as a studio for aspiring Cambodian printmakers and artists. And while they're in town, you can combine a good cause with a good time and catch the Cambodian Space Project performing live at the exhibition September 21.

Newsagency Gallery is open weekends, 10-5.