Wednesday, 12 September 2007

Burma Inside Out: Htein Lin at Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London

Htein Lin is a performance artist and pro-democracy activist who was imprisoned by the military junta 1998-2004. In jail, he began to paint on bed sheets using found materials. The images reflect life inside, Buddhist traditions, hopes and dreams. It's fascinating to see his technique develop, from folk art into a powerful and expressive mature style, using objects to print repeat patterns,for example bodies contorted in the mandatory sitting position for inspection. It's all interesting and powerful, and the best are brilliant [till October 13 2007].

No comments: