Burmese contemporary art

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Burma (Myanmar) is a country in Southeast Asia which has endured isolation for the last four decades. It is also a country with deep rooted Buddhist beliefs. The contemporary art scene in the country reflects these facts and the art is often related to Buddhism and the difficult socio-political situation. In this age of globalization, Burmese art has developed rather on its own terms.

U Lun Gywe [1] is 77 years old and the undisputed old master of Burmese painting. He has been the mentor of many younger generations of artists. U Lun Gywe is a master with colours, often in an impressionistic manner, and is particularly fond of painting the beauty of women. His works are represented in the National Museum of Myanmar and the National Art Gallery of Malaysia.

U Lun Gywe [2] is 77 years old and the undisputed old master of Burmese painting. He has been the mentor of many younger generations of artists. U Lun Gywe is a master with colours, often in an impressionistic manner, and is particularly fond of painting the beauty of women. His works are represented in the National Museum of Burma and the National Art Gallery of Malaysia.

Aung Kyaw Htet is 42 years old and is a devout Buddhist who grew up in a small village -- two factors which have a strong influence on his art. His paintings of religious life in Burma show monks and nuns in a realistic manner, though non-essential objects are omitted from the paintings in order to focus on the religious aspects. Aung Kyaw Htet paints the faces of monks and nuns in great detail to show their humanity. His works are represented in the National Museum of Myanmar and the National Art Gallery of Malaysia.

Aung Kyaw Htet is 42 years old and is a devout Buddhist who grew up in a small village -- two factors which have a strong influence on his art. His paintings of religious life in Burma show monks and nuns in a realistic manner, though non-essential objects are omitted from the paintings in order to focus on the religious aspects. Aung Kyaw Htet paints the faces of monks and nuns in great detail to show their humanity. His works are represented in the National Museum of Burma and the National Art Gallery of Malaysia.

[edit] References

  1. ^ U Lun Gywe - A Master Painter from Myanmar, 2005, Thavibu Gallery, ISBN 9749290569
  2. ^ U Lun Gywe - A Master Painter from Burma, 2005, Thavibu Gallery, ISBN 9749290569

[edit] External links

  • National Art Gallery of Malaysia [1]
  • Fukuoka Asian Art Museum [2]
  • Singapore Art Museum [3]