Original Paintings by Burmese Painters

Our take is Burmese artists are to be reckoned with, in creating the next big wave in the international art scene. ARTICA collaborates with the following talented artists to showcase their works outside of their home country: Kyee Myintt Saw, Maung Aw, Maung Maung Hla Myint, and Zaw Min.

Viewing by appointment only.
Please call ARTICA at (65) 9336 7078 or 6734 4726 to arrange a meeting with our Burmese art consultant.

Biographies

Kyee Myintt Saw. His portrayal of light and shadow in market scenes are a distinctive signature of his paintings. He acknowledges, “Light, both natural and artificial, and the resulting shadows, are the things that constantly inspire my imagination; light is my true subject.”

• Born in 1939 in Yangon, Myanmar
• Self-taught artist. Started painting since 1973.
• Participated in group shows within Myanmar – over 70 between 1973 – 2005.
• Overseas exhibitions include Culture Exchange Program, Beijing (1983), Fourth ASEAN Art Show in Fukuoka Art Museum (1994), Phillip Morris ASEAN Art Awards, Bali (2002).
• His painting titled “Yangoon Nights” won him the Jurors’ Choice Award Winner in 2001-2002 Phillip Morris ASEAN Art Awards.

Maung Aw. His paintings are characterized by a unique style of realism, depicted in vibrant luminous colours. His fresh take on traditional scenes have made his paintings popular with international art collectors.

• Born in 1945 in Myanmar
• Studied under Myanmar Art Master U Thein Han
• Participation in overseas exhibitions include group shows in Canberra, Australia (1990, 1991 and 1992), Myanmar Fair in Singapore (1995), Contemporary Burmese Art, New York (2002 and 2003)
• His works were also auctioned in Singapore in 1999.

Maung Maung Hla Myint. He is famous for his style of using bold strokes and bright colours that bring a surreal quality to real-life subjects. He is highly creative and always experimenting with new subjects and textures. He is also a successful graphic designer known for his pioneering works in airbrush, computer graphics and music videos.

• Born in 1946 in Yangon, Myanmar.
• Attended State School of Fine Arts, Yangoon, 1964
• Studied under Myanmar Art Masters, U Thein Han and U Thu Kha.
• His works were showcased in various embassy-sponsored shows in Yangoon (since 1968) and overseas exhibitions held in Singapore and Hong Kong in 2005.

Zaw Min. His mastery in capturing the essence and beauty of everyday life in vivid detail makes his paintings valuable to local as well as international collectors. He is adept with both water colour and acrylic, and his paintings feature a broad spectrum of life in Myanmar.

• Born in 1949 in Mawlemyine Kyun, Ayarwaddy Division, Mynamar
• Attended State School of Fine Arts, Yangoon (1967 – 1970)
• Studied under Mynamar Art Masters, U Thein Han, U Thu Kha, U Ba Lone Lay and U Ba Thein Naing.
• His paintings were shown in many exhibitions within Myanmar as well as abroad in Bali (Watercolour Exhibition, 2005), Singapore (Asian Watercolour Exhibition, 2005) and the USA.

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Silk Scarves from the looms of Isan

The uniqueness of these scarves is the Floating Ikat weave, “invented” by a Singaporean, Mr Percy Vatsaloo after he spent many months observing the works of the traditional weavers in Baan Mai Roong, situated in north-eastern Thailand.

Percy combined the two old weaving techniques known to Baan Mai Roong tribes – the Ikat and Supplementary Weft. Ikat involves patterning the thread by tying and dyeing sections of it in different colours; and Supplementary Weft is the weaving supplementary threads into the fabric, creating a raised pattern.

Each piece is contemporary in looks, colours and design, and no two pieces are alike. And when you buy an Isan scarf you also helping to raise the living standards and self-esteem of these simple folks involved in Percy’s weaving project. ARTICA regularly updates its collection with fresh pieces from the loom.

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Old Chinese Furniture, Modern Table & Desk Accessories

ARTICA creates a blend of east and west with the occasional furniture - some as old as 80 – 100 years, from various parts of China. Whilst they are so handsome that we would like to keep them all, if it catches your fancy, we will let you have them, for a reasonable price.

And when you would like to show your appreciation or affirmation to someone with an inexpensive but thoughtful gift, ARTICA has a collection of stainless steel table and desk accessories, and elegant photo frames.

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