I left my home in Rangoon during 2002 to seek a better livelihood for myself and my family that I left behind in Burma. Whilst in Mae Sot I found work as a commercial artist with the G.S Art Company, producing gem stone pictures for the Thailand and overseas markets. It is here that I discovered a genuine passion for art and became interested in developing my own work.<\/p>\n
Soon afterwards, I was introduced to Nay Thit a well known local artist who had previously exhibited at Borderline. For many months Nay Thit acted as my mentor, teaching me about composition, colour, texture and light. I experimented with a number of mediums before finding my niche with acrylic and watercolour paint.<\/p>\n
I have learnt a great deal from my own artistic journey, and now share this with children at a local migrant school, teaching art classes once a week.<\/p>\n
My main motivation now and in the future, is to help other refugee people. I want to represent our stories, memories, hopes and dreams within my work and by doing so remind the outside work of our struggles.<\/p>\n
I am thrilled to be able to share my own work and that of my fellow artists with you here at Borderline.<\/p>\n
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