by Min Zaw

Ordinary People 2013
90x90 cm
Min Zaw

Min Zaw was born in Yangon in 1972. He attended the State School of Fine Arts in Yangon from 1991 to 1994, and the University of Culture, Yangon from 1994 to 1998. He won an ASEAN Art Award in 2002. He is one of five artists working collectively at Studio Square Gallery in Yangon.

This painting of boys wearing Aung San Suu Kyi T-shirts has a clear political message. At present, the opposition leader is prevented by a constitutional clause from running for president. The argument is that among many freedoms now coming to Myanmar, she should be given the freedom to lead the country.