Nyan Soe

I started to paint at a young age under the guidance of my father who is also an artist.

In 1995 I passed 10th standard and went to the University of Culture in Rangoon, Burma where I received my BA in painting in 1999.

In 2000, we made an Exhibition at the National Museum as part of school closing ceremony activities. We also made a two man show at AZLA Gallery. I stayed in Rangoon until August 2004. I didn’t have enough time to paint every day. At that time I worked for the Government. And then, I moved to Bangkok, where I and my wife stayed for one year, after that we moved to Mae Sot.

Now I am teaching art at The New Blood School, Has Mu Htaw and Parami School as a volunteer. I am interested in different shapes, light, dark and colour of the natural environment. I have been drawing pictures since I was a child and still try right now.

I hope to continue experimenting with how I can express my feelings through different styles.

“Since I was young I was interested in art, through my art I want to express my feeling and show those feelings to the audience”, he said.

Nyan Soe factfile

Born:	17 October 1978, Mawlamyine
Started:	Since Childhood
Education:	Studied at the University of Culture (1995 - 1999)
Occupation:	Full time artist Teacher of migrant schools in Mae Sot
Favorite Medium:	Acrylic
Exhibitions:	Law Ka Nut Gallery, Rangoon University of culture 1997, Rangoon Anniversary August 2005, Borderline Gallery Homa Dema October 2005, Vidya Gallery, Seattle USA Here & There October 2005, Penduum Gallery, Vance Canada Existence + 0 = 0 7th December 2006, the first solo show at Borderline Gallery Borderline Member Show 2006-2008
Membership:	‘Anniversary’, August 2005, Borderline Gallery

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