The Lotus Gallery is located in the heart of Battambang and features the work of local artists. Darren Swallow and is wife, Khchai Touch, own and operate the establishment. It's a gorgeous, old three story building with French colonial architecture on the outside. The inside has been renovated to create a small café and lounge on the bottom floor. Wooden stairs lead up to two loft spaces with high ceilings and brick walls. The atmosphere is a blend of modern and traditional. Natural sunlight shines in through the large windows and balconies and brings out the beauty in the colorful painting that line the walls. Every few weeks, Darren changes the artwork, so there is always something new. In addition, he hosts events at the gallery such as two-for-one pizza night, obscure film showings, and dinners, so there is something for everyone.
Many of the paintings such as the one featured behind Darren were created by his wife. She has a very unusual style of painting that I have never seen before which involves using a thick paint and then making tiny swirls all over the painting with a bamboo stick to give it a rich texture.
Chov Theangly was one of the artists who was featured in the current exhibition. His technique is superb, and his portraits are incredibly realistic.
Several of Hour Seyha's paintings were also currently on display. His simple portrayals of Cambodian people involve a unique twist because he paints tiny circles or lines all over the images.
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