Images of Eyes Gallery I
Watercolor Paintings from Burma
by Aung Kyaw Htet

Images and biography courtesy of Thavibu Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
Contemporary Art from Thailand, Vietnam, and Burma

Aung Kyaw Htet was born in 1965 in Myaungmya and studied at the State School of Fine Arts in Rangoon.  He is a devout Buddhist and 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.  This is in contradiction to most Burmese artists who usually omit facial details to focus on religion rather than human individuals.  

Aung Kyaw Htet's use of bright colors is attractive and draws the viewer's attention to the serenity in the paintings.  He has participated in several exhibitions in Burma, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand, and his works were recently purchased by the National Art Gallery, Malaysia, for their permanent collection.

"Burmese Beauty" by Aung Kyaw Htet of Burma
Image Copyright © by Aung Kyaw Htet

"Young Nuns Studying II" by Aung Kyaw Htet of Burma
Image Copyright © by Aung Kyaw Htet

"Young Nuns with Parasols" by Aung Kyaw Htet of Burma
Image Copyright © by Aung Kyaw Htet

"At The Monastery" by Aung Kyaw Htet of Burma
Image Copyright © by Aung Kyaw Htet

"Three Young Nuns Praying" by Aung Kyaw Htet of Burma
Image Copyright © by Aung Kyaw Htet

Page updated Apr 8, 2008

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