Yary Livan is considered one of only a few living masters still working in traditional Cambodian ceramics - an art form that was nearly lost in the country during the Khmer Rouge's dictatorial reign.
Earlier this month, during Long Beach's annual Cambodian New Year, Livan shared his artistic legacy with a wider local audience. He came to the city and taught groups the basic techniques and importance of his practice while helping them hand-carve clay tiles with a traditional Cambodian design.
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