Htoo Aung Kyaw

Artist Htoo Aung Kyaw was born in Kyaukpadaung , a small town on the way to Bagan , Mandalay Regain . He is a Bachelor’s degree holder in philosophy and studied art , especially in paintings , at the State School of Fine Art in Yangon . He has great interest in history and philosophy . Since he was child , he usually goes to Bagan and studied about the history of Bagan and unique mural art at the stupa in Bagan . When he becomes an artist , his interests and his studies , “philosophy” are shaped on the canvas as a paintings . His art works are inspired by the culture of the ancient Pyu and Bagan eras in Myanmar history and he mixed them all with many contemporary themes.
He loves sharing the art and he also believes that “ Art is Sharing “ . He always share some concepts , some knowledges through paintings. Moreover he share his art knowledges to next generation as an art teacher . For three years , he was a teacher at New Zero Art Space and also educator to orphan for six. He previously served as an Editor of Pansodan Art and Culture Journal and wrote profiles about Myanmar artists and their works.

Htoo also writes emotional expressive poems and essays that are
published in several magazines. Along with being a painter, Htoo Aung Kyaw is a performance artist, and his works have been exhibited continuously at home
and abroad.