I recently found out that two pieces of stamp work have been sold at Pansodan Gallery in Yangon, Myanmar and I just want to take the opportunity to say thank you. I have just arrived back in Sweden after spending more then five years in Myanmar/Burma as an artist and the people behind Pansodan Gallery was some of my first friends upon my arrival. Since the start they have been very supportive of my work and very good friends, so to Ko Aung Aung and Nancy, thanks you for everything we have been through. As I have said before this is only the end of a new beginning and I am sure that out paths will cross again because I can´t get enough of those rooftops.

Center of Universe, 2012, Ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm, SOLD

Burners not Bombs, 2011, Ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm, SOLD

I recently found out that two pieces of stamp work have been sold at Pansodan Gallery in Yangon, Myanmar and I just want to take the opportunity to say thank you. I...

Duelling Banjos was commissioned to do layout and design for Actionaid´s resource material “Giving Women A Chance”. The 20 pages document was written by Annami Löfving and was sponsored by Actionaid and British Embassy (Rangoon). Cartoons/graphics was created by Chibi.

Printed version

Printed version

Duelling Banjos was commissioned to do layout and design for Actionaid´s resource material “Giving Women A Chance”. The 20 pages document was written by Annami Löfving and was sponsored by Actionaid and...

My good friend, artist and photographer Ko Thu Rein asked me some time ago if he could take my picture for a project he was working on and I agreed. For a long time I was curious about the result and now I finally got it. From the photo he later made a mixed media presentation which was sold in one of the exhibitions he was part of. I am very happy for you (that you manage to sell a picture with me on it) and I am really impressed with your work, thank you for letting me be part of it.

Photo of me stamped with “Aerosoul” all over the face. For some reason, when looking at the photo, I am thinking of samurai Maori avatar daydreaming in fumes.

I didn´t have the chance to see the final result but the mixed media painting was a, as far as I know, a digital print with acrylic details/touch ups on canvas. regardless, it looks great.

Have to get back to you about links to more works from Thu Rein…

My good friend, artist and photographer Ko Thu Rein asked me some time ago if he could take my picture for a project he was working on and I agreed....

The beef about the Obama piece in Yangon by Night have got way to much attention in national, international media and social forums. Some arguing it was a flirt with the media due to timing of Obama´s visit, some might say it is a tribute (as the writer does) or it is just a wall painting plain and simple. Toy or writer, you judge. In my opinion the only good part in this story is the actual outcome. The execution of the second piece was way better then the first one and the result is pretty good and I become happy when I look at it.

Graffiti in Myanmar is quite a new phenomenon (Dear journalists, it is NOT a result of the country opening up; it is just a comfy shortcut for you when you write the articles) and what makes me happy these days is that we can actually talk about Myanmar graffiti and street art. And this is where concept and long tradition of beef/battle in hip-hop becomes interesting. We can back stab each other, pissing on each other’s timelines and we can go over each other’s pieces in the streets, it is all part of the game. It might look childish, and I feel sorry for anyone´s piece being painted over, but what it actually does is improving us as artists, as vandals, it triggers us to become bigger and better because by the end of the day graffiti is all about style.

You can read (in English) an interview with the writer that did the piece in Myanmar Times

The beef about the Obama piece in Yangon by Night have got way to much attention in national, international media and social forums. Some arguing it was a flirt with...

Lay low, 2012, ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm. Sold

what can I say, thank you so much for supporting my art. Your investment is truely my playground.

Also, I just witnessed the historical arrival of president Obama at Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s house. There are some incredible changes here in Myanmar for sure but we should not forget what is happening daily around us. This was my first reaction when the Eagle left the building:

“During the first outbreak of violence in Rakhine state an acquaintance to me in Myanmar posted or “liked” the facebook post “we should treat them as Palestinians” (the Rohingyas, my remark) I couldn’t think of a more awful comment in this time! Obama, now when you increasing your engagement with Myanmar and continuing supporting the Israel government, don’t forget that people in #Rakhine in #Kachin in #Gaza and many other places doesn’t have a home, a land nor security and they constantly living in fear of bullets and grenades.” (from my twitter account @duelling_banjos)

Lay low, 2012, ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm. Sold what can I say, thank you so much for supporting my art. Your investment is truely my playground. Also,...

Just found out that some om my latest paintings was published at Artonomy. Don’t know much about the blog but I’m always happy when someone showing interest in my work. Thank you Helen Aldous for the support and follow her on twitter @artonomyblog

The text was taken from my artistic statement when I opened my website

Also a Big Up to my lovely Italian couple that bought some of my works this morning. Your investment is my playground

Detail of Cardialgia

Cardialgia, 2012

Because I’m worth it, 2012

Just found out that some om my latest paintings was published at Artonomy. Don’t know much about the blog but I’m always happy when someone showing interest in my work....

Second place is the first loser, 2012, ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm is now available at Pansodan Gallery

Also, Big Up to “Ice Cold” MHA 2012 Freestyle  champ from yesterdays battle!

Second place is the first loser, 2012, ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm is now available at Pansodan Gallery Also, Big Up to “Ice Cold” MHA 2012 Freestyle  champ...

*SOLD

*SOLD

Since I don´t have a studio at the moment I have handed over a selection of painting for display at Pansodan Gallery. Three of them are new and the two are from my latest solo exhibition “BETA Version”.

Cardialgia, 2012, ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm

Center of the universe, 2012, ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm

Nutrition facts: Kryptonite, 2012, ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm

Much Oblige, 2011, ink on paper and Burners not bombs, 2011, ink on paper

I also handed over the complete set of limited edition prints of the “Breaking Silence” series. The series comments on censorship, about who owns and how we use information on the internet, especially from my experience of working and living in Myanmar. Each design has a 50 pcs limited edition, all numbered and framed. Follow the hyperlink above for details of each print.

I you want to have a look at my paintings in real life and/or if you want to experience a wide range of great art from Myanmar please drop by Pansodan Gallery:

1^st Floor, 286 Pansodan street, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, 09 5130846

You can also visit the Pansodan website or join their art buzz at Facebook.

If you have any questions about my work, feel free to contact me or the excellent people representing Pansodan Gallery. Open daily so no excuses, time is all we have.

Since I don´t have a studio at the moment I have handed over a selection of painting for display at Pansodan Gallery. Three of them are new and the two...

While you are waiting for this piece to be finished you can always listen to his music here and here or get updated about Hip-Hop in Burma here (in Burmese)

While you are waiting for this piece to be finished you can always listen to his music here and here or get updated about Hip-Hop in Burma here (in Burmese)