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"Having grown up in poverty and conflict, my artwork attempts to encapsulate the fear and horrible times, to capture that moment in time"

Yim Maline | Interview | Grazia Singapore Press article | 2024©

Painter and Sculptor and installation | b. 1982, Battambang, Cambodia

Art as Silent Resistance

Yim Maline’s practice bridges personal memory with ecological urgency, using found materials like burnt cardboard and second-hand fabrics to explore climate change, displacement, and environmental degradation. Her Sew (2023) series draws on field research across Cambodia and beyond, transforming worn textiles into organic, stitched sculptures that evoke loss, resilience, and fragility. Her material choices—intimate, deliberate, and symbolic—serve as quiet protests against unsustainable systems. By giving form to stories of trauma and migration, Yim invites viewers to reflect on the unseen human cost of ecological collapse and the enduring connection between land, body, and memory.
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JOURNEY & PASSION | PERMANENT COLLECTION

Organic Echoes:

The Art of Yim Maline

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MICRO ORGANIC

Sculpture - Installation

• Year: 2017
• Material: Graphite, charcoal, ink, acrylic, pencil on cardboard
• Dimensions: 35 x 35 cm

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DENETTE

Sculpture - Installation

• Year: 2010
• Material: ceramic, soil
• Dimensions: Variable

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DECOMPOSITION (MEASURED) 11

Draw - Paint - Sculpture

• Year: 2016
• Material: Graphite, charcoal, ink, acrylic, pencil on cardboard
• Dimensions: 126 x 135 cm

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BACK TO US

Immersive Installation

• Year: 2024
• Installation: Soft sculpture, more than 300 pieces
• Material: Recycled fabric, kapok
• Dimensions: H 250 cm, 43 m² (variable)

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THE ARTIFICIAL ESTHETIC

Immersive installation

• Year: 2024
• Material: Fabric, foam, kapok
• Dimensions: H 6 m, 75 m² (variable)

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ONE PLACE, ONE STORY

Monumental Sculpture

• Year: 2023
• Material: Fabric, foam, kapok

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WITH WELLNESS

Graphite Drawing

• Year: 2015
• Material: Graphite on paper
• Dimensions: 150 x 150 cm

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NO ONE TO TAKE CARE

Graphite Drawing

• Year: 2015
• Material: Graphite on paper
• Dimensions: 150 x 150 cm

HESPACE-YIMMALINE

HAVING EMPTY SPACE

Graphite and Paint Composition

• Year: 2015
• Material: Acrylic, graphite on paper
• Dimensions: 224 x 164 cm

2025 | YIM MALINE

2020 – 2023 | COLLECTION

Bibliography and Key References

Yim Maline — Context & Perspectives

Artist Profiles and Biographies:

  • Richard Koh Fine Art – Comprehensive artist profile, including exhibitions and artworks.
  • Art World Database – Overview of Yim Maline’s artistic journey and portfolio.
  • The Artling – Artist profile featuring available works and background information.
  • askART – Biographical details and exhibition history.

Major Exhibitions and Installations:

Articles and Interviews:

  • Grazia Singapore – Interview discussing her inspirations and artistic philosophy.
  • Transparent Studio – In-depth conversation about her creative process and experiences.
  • Cambodge Mag – Coverage of a group exhibition featuring Yim Maline and other Cambodian women artists.

Online Art Platforms:

  • Artsy – Browse and collect works by Yim Maline.
  • The Artling – Explore available artworks and artist information.
  • Artsper – Purchase original art pieces and learn more about the artist.

A New Era
of Creative Expressions

Step into the enchanting world of the SM Art Center in Siem Reap,
a unique space founded by visionary artists Svay Sareth and Yim Maline.

SM ART CENTER

17256, Krosang Village,
Chreav Commune, Siem Reap
CAMBODIA

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