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On Thursday 2nd July, Borderline gallery will be opening a very special exhibition entitled From My Brush, Burma Blooms.

A Borderline member artist; Min Thiha Mon lives with his young family across the river in Myawaddy and for his first solo exhibition has produced a vibrant portfolio of watercolour paintings.

The artist’s distinctive style invites us to step beyond the border and take a gentle journey through his homeland. Each painting provides the viewer with a vivid glimpse of Burma; the mists of early mornings, the heat of the noon and the shadows of sunset – that leave an enduring sense of her unique landscape.

Please join us to enjoy the show at the opening Reception: 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Thursday 2nd July. The exhibition will continue until 14th July 2009.

Complimentary Burmese refreshments will be provided by Borderline Tea Shop.

On Thursday 4th June, Borderline gallery is proud to present The Golden Sketches the second solo show of Burmese artist Htut Aung. This unique exhibition goes “back to basics” with many of the images being taken straight from the artists sketch book. Htut Aungs’s evocative collection of portraits and landscapes are brought to life by light pencil work; capturing moments and movements that are both subtle and vibrant.

Please join us to enjoy the exhibition and the unique opportunity of watching Htut Aung at work whilst he sketches portraits at the show!

Opening Reception: 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Thursday 4th June. The exhibition will be on until 17th June 2009.

Complimentary Burmese refreshments will be provided by Borderline Tea Shop.

The Golden Sketches Art Works

On Thursday 7th May, Borderline gallery will open a solo exhibition of Burmese artist Win Htet entitled Kaleidoscope. This unique exhibition showcases his diverse portfolio of work, that explores both traditional and modern images through a mixture of mediums and styles. From striking charcoal portraits to gentle acrylic landscapes and bright abstracts, we as the viewer are invited to follow him through his personal artistic journey.

Please join us to enjoy the show and meet the artist at the opening reception taking place at our Gallery from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Thursday 7th May. The exhibition will be on until 22 May 2009.

Complimentary Burmese refreshments will be provided by Borderline Tea Shop.

Kaleidoscope art works

The MY STORY photo project’s fourth annual exhibit opened at Borderline Gallery in Mae Sot on Thursday, April 9, 6 - 9 p.m.  29 students from Mandalay, Nu Poe, and the Karen Youth Organization, as well as migrant school principals exhibited 58 images that tell their stories. Children, fields, markets, weaving, cooking, flowers, and street life are colorfully represented in this show that runs from April 9 through April 27.

For the first time this year, Nat and Susan Tileston, project directors, have trained 9 former students to give the photo workshops in Burmese and Karen. We hope the MY STORY photo project will have a life beyond us, says Susan. Teaching and learning are a lot quicker in one’s native language.

The  MY STORY photo project (MSppa)  gives digital cameras and basic photo instruction to small groups of Burmese and Karen living at the border and beyond.  Students take hundreds and hundreds of photos which they look at and critique as a group. They then edit their work down to 2 images from each student for the Borderline show. From the Borderline Gallery, the show then travels to Canada and the USA. Prints are for sale, with half the proceeds going to the photographer and half going to the MY STORY photo project for the purchase of new cameras.

MSppa is supported by Karen Youth Organization, helpwithoutfrontiers, Borderline Gallery, and the MY STORY photo project association.

For the opening reception, we offered traditional Burmese food and drinks supported by Borderline Tea Shop. As usual the opening reception was held in the evening between 6:00pm and 9:00pm.

For further information please visit: msppa or mystoryphotoproject.

MY STORY photo project 4 art works

In 2008 Wayne Boucher, a Canadian abstract artist, joined the Borderline team as Artist in Residence.
Wayne worked closely with artists in the community and children from local migrant schools; exploring painting techniques, developing skills and exchanging ideas.

His time with Borderline was a huge success; so we would like to share with you the details of his newest exhibition in Fredericton, Canada.

The opening reception will be held at Ingrid Mueller Art and Concepts Gallery on April 3rd (Reception 5pm to 7pm) and the show will continue until April 28th. The exhibition includes recent works by Wayne Boucher, Susan Feindel, and a retrospective of works by the late Gordon Dunphy. Address: 117 York Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick. Also, please check out some of the new works on Wayne Boucher.