Penn has created art from more than 60 years, beginning in his home country of Cambodia.
“Art saved my life and continues to inspire me to keep learning and uncovering how to capture the beautiful elements of nature,” he said in an artist statement.
Penn started selling his works at local galleries by age 12, according to news reports.
Pakan was discovered by an American diplomat who saw his works at the local gallery and offered to sponsor him to leave the country and come to the U.S., he said…