JayaKrishnan_1951
JayaKrishnan_1951 OP t1_j3rchui wrote
Reply to comment by brntbndmr in Hi, my name is Jaya. I am a Canadian-based artist who travels to Cambodia every year to teach art classes to kids living in rural poverty. AMA! by JayaKrishnan_1951
Absolutely!!! In fact that is one of the greatest joys I have. Going back to see the children as they have gone on to achieve success. Education, careers, marriage. I have seen it all and it fills me with joy!
I always am so filled with excitement when they send me all their updates and news.
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Reply to comment by Jaded_Ad7376 in Hi, my name is Jaya. I am a Canadian-based artist who travels to Cambodia every year to teach art classes to kids living in rural poverty. AMA! by JayaKrishnan_1951
My art is always evolving. I just want to explore and share. There is inspiration everywhere around us and the world is filled with light and colour.
I just go with my heart and keep painting. Not everything is perfect but I am always painting. You will know the magic when you do it.
Sometimes I work on pieces for years. They evolve as I do.
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Reply to comment by ZaraZote in Hi, my name is Jaya. I am a Canadian-based artist who travels to Cambodia every year to teach art classes to kids living in rural poverty. AMA! by JayaKrishnan_1951
Sharing is the key to happiness.
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Reply to comment by matthewrodier in Hi, my name is Jaya. I am a Canadian-based artist who travels to Cambodia every year to teach art classes to kids living in rural poverty. AMA! by JayaKrishnan_1951
Yes! We have done many fundraisers over the years. The proceeds go to art supplies.
This is part of what we are featuring in the documentary. Our work has build kitchens at orphanages and schools, water filtration, and more. Every year I go back I bring money from the art that has been sold in Canada. The kids are wonderful artists and Canadians really appreciate this. Always more than can be done.
Proceeds from the Kickstarter campaign will go to the schools if we hit our goal.
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Reply to comment by hagcel in Hi, my name is Jaya. I am a Canadian-based artist who travels to Cambodia every year to teach art classes to kids living in rural poverty. AMA! by JayaKrishnan_1951
I love your reply and question!! Eating is one of my favourite things to do in Cambodia.
I love the duck in Siem Reap!!
Amok curry on the river is wonderful.
And the fresh coconut! I want to be there now!
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Reply to comment by diesiraeSadness in Hi, my name is Jaya. I am a Canadian-based artist who travels to Cambodia every year to teach art classes to kids living in rural poverty. AMA! by JayaKrishnan_1951
There are so many special children I have met along the way. They all fill me with joy.
One student from 2012 went on to start a successful graphic design and video production business that is thriving in Siem Reap.
JayaKrishnan_1951 OP t1_j5k3033 wrote
Reply to comment by tazzsharpe in Hi, my name is Jaya. I am a Canadian-based artist who travels to Cambodia every year to teach art classes to kids living in rural poverty. AMA! by JayaKrishnan_1951
Hi, I mainly visit Siem Reap. I have volunteered at Anjali House, Treach, and ODA. Thanks for the question!