Bo Bo

I was born in 1975 in the capital city of the Shan State, Taung Gyi.

My father, U Aung Latt, is an Artist, and many of my brightest memories were of him teaching me about art and encouraging me to create work of my own. So it is here; in childhood that my artistic journey began. I left Burma in 2000 because I wanted to seek better opportunities to earn a living with which I could support my family that I left behind.

I was initially able to survive by working at one of the many knitting factories in Mae Sot, but this left little room in my life for creativity and I hoped to find other realities.

Three years after arriving I became connected with the Bamboo Youth Art Project, which led me to my current position as a co-ordinator for the Global Schools Partnership Project. Working with Migrant children has been a hugely rewarding experience and has allowed me the space to explore my artwork once again.

Wanting to reconnect with an artistic community, I joined the Borderline Gallery as a member artist which has provided me with the opportunities to exhibit and develop my work.

In the future I hope to continue on this path, one day becoming a full time artist and returning to my home in Burma.

Bo Bo factfile

Born:	1975 Shan State
Started:	2000
Studied under:	U Aung Latt (Father)
Occupation:	Artist
Favorite Medium:	Watercolor and Acrylic
Exhibitions:	‘Local Artist Exhibition on Borderline’, June 2005 with KSNG
Membership:	‘Anniversary’, August 2005, Borderline Gallery

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