Wanna Zaw

I left my home in Rangoon during 2002 to seek a better livelihood for myself and my family that I left behind in Burma. Whilst in Mae Sot I found work as a commercial artist with the G.S Art Company, producing gem stone pictures for the Thailand and overseas markets. It is here that I discovered a genuine passion for art and became interested in developing my own work.

Soon afterwards, I was introduced to Nay Thit a well known local artist who had previously exhibited at Borderline. For many months Nay Thit acted as my mentor, teaching me about composition, colour, texture and light. I experimented with a number of mediums before finding my niche with acrylic and watercolour paint.

I have learnt a great deal from my own artistic journey, and now share this with children at a local migrant school, teaching art classes once a week.

My main motivation now and in the future; is to help other refugee people.
I want to represent our stories, memories, hopes and dreams within my work and by doing so remind the outside world of our struggles.

I am thrilled to be able to share my own work, and that of my fellow artists with you here at Borderline. I hope you enjoy the exhibition.

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Wanna Zaw factfile

Born:	1979 Yangon (Rangoon)
Started:	2001
Studied under:	Nay Thit (now in Norway)
Occupation:	Artist at G.S. Art Co.LTD
Favorite Medium:	Watercolour & acrylic
Exhibitions:	Local Artist Exhibition on Borderline June 2005 with KSNG Anniversary August 2005, Borderline Gallery Homa Dema October 2005, Vidya Gallery, Seattle USA Here & There October 2005, Penduum Gallery, Vance Canada Reflection in Life August 2006 Colour Stream September 2007 Eyes on the Future September 2008, Snow City, Alaska USA Borderline Member Show 2005-2008.
Membership:	Borderline Gallery