The background features the Churning of the Ocean of Milk Gallery located in the temple complex of Angkor Wat, depicting the eternal struggle between Devas and Asuras, or good and evil.

In shadow, the greens of the forest symbolize Cambodia's natural heritage. In orange, a lady with a rice field hat gazes into a blue skull, representing reflection and contemplation of the past. In purple, a child learning Khon Khon dances signifies hope and the continuation of cultural traditions into the future.

This piece explores the themes of past, present, and future, focusing on Cambodia's journey from a recent descent into darkness towards an uncertain but brighter future.