Kai Hoy Cherry

Period 2 December 2023 – 31 January 2024

Kai Hoy Cherry By Mao Sovanchandy KultX Collaborative proudly introduces contemporary art by an artist from the Artist Residence Exchange Program, between Sa Sa Art Projects and KultX Collaborative. From the perspective of contemporary art works, to tell the story of connections through surroundings in Phnom Penh and Khon Kaen. Kai Hoy Cherry Kue Arai ?, a question from Cambodian artist, Mao Sovanchandy (Chandy) about the hundreds of light pink snail objects found while exploring the area around Kaen Nakhon Lake. The artist has discovered snail eggs that rest above the water surface and cling to the surrounding. Including the water hyacinth; one of Chandy’s interests and is the starting point for finding pink snail eggs. Kai Hoy Cherry / ពងខ្យងថៃ–an exhibition where the artist wants to invite everyone to explore Kai Hoy Cherry (Golden Apple snail eggs) from their own perspective. What is this? Why did it come to live around the water source in the heart of Khon Kaen city? Chandy went to explore the area around Khon Kaen; communities affected by the development; the areas that are covered with pollution from mountains of garbage. The artist then contemplates the alien species of water hyacinth and Kai Hoy Cherry (Golden Apple snail eggs) and waste metamorphoses, their

invasive nature, and the disturbing development of their proliferation, which threatens the delicate balance of biodiversity. Similar to the echo of struggles and situations in Cambodia, where economic concession areas demand reclamation for grand developments.