Art possesses a unique magic: it transforms the abstract into the unforgettable. When a child sits down to draw a pangolin, a gibbon, or a clouded leopard, they are not just putting ink to paper—they are forming a lifelong bond with that creature. Through this festival, we believe that by nurturing artistic expression, we can foster environmental empathy. Ultimately, what we truly understand and cherish, we are far less likely to destroy.

Drawn to the Wild is not an art contest about animals. It is a city-wide love letter to Cambodian wildlife, written in pencil, paint, ink, charcoal, mud, mischief and hope.