AMY THOMPSON AVISHAI

PEACE, VIOLENCE AND VISITORS, CAMBODIA

These photographs are part of a larger project made in Cambodia in 2001 and 2003. The photographs reflect moments in the lives of people in and around the vast ancient Khmer temples of Angkor, a UNESCO world heritage site. I sought to understand something of their faith, the effect of tourism, and the legacy of genocide and violence in daily life. 

I sometimes went to the more popular tourist spots. I also found lesser-known villages, hidden in the jungle along the narrow paths between temples. 

These photos arose from research, intuitive wandering and an openness to allow one connection to lead to another. 

  • A visitor finds a moment away from the crowds at the 10th century Phnom Bakheng temple.
  • A brother and sister sell art depicting the temples.
  • A Cambodian guide leads tourists along the second causeway of Angkor Wat.
  • A novice monk observes British backpackers at Phmom Bakheng, Cambodia
  • Hunting for frogs near Srah Srang South village, Cambodia
  • AmyThompsonAvishai_Selling_Bok_Choy_Cambodia
  • Family time at Angkor Kraw village
  • A child vendor plays with her merchandise, a sarong, as a temple guard looks on.
  • Leaving a wedding reception, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • A Buddhist nun at the Bayon temple, Angkor Thom, Cambodia
  • A Buddhist ceremony for protection and good luck at Wat Preah Se A Metrey
  • Collecting alms
  • monkscandles2
  • Mr. Lai, hotel worker, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • MINDFULNESS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
  • biography
  • contact
  • CV
  • WITHIN THESE WALLS: EDUCATING GIRLS IN RURAL MOROCCO
  • PEACE, VIOLENCE AND VISITORS, CAMBODIA
  • NELSONVILLE
  • YOUNG MENNONITES
  • SOLO IMAGES
  • COMMISSIONED PORTRAITS
  • HOLDING ON, LETTING GO - ongoing project

Images copyright Amy Thompson. Avishai 2018. Some images copyright The Valley News. Site design © 2010-2023 Neon Sky Creative Media