Trained
under master impressionist painter U Lun Gywe, Nay Myo Say learned all the rigors of
drawing and painting. On these modernist foundations he formed a unique style, which
have set him apart from others of his generation. These current works also show the
diverse influences of traditional Myanmar arts and crafts, which have played an important
role in his evolution as an artist.
Woman with Mask, 2002
36" x 24", mixed media on canvas
In his Dancer
series, Nay Myo Say has caught the essence of classical Myanmar dance. This
dance form is characterized by swift, graceful choreography, executed between posed
seconds where the body is held firm, shoulders arched back. By drawing with a strong
leading line he captures the initial sense of anticipation, segued by the lyrical
movements that follow.
Dancer II, 2002
36" x 24", mixed media on canvas
The Dancer
series testify to the artist's strength and economy of line, and to his keen awareness of
the dancer's form. The works are elegantly executed yet artfully avoid the tendency
to over-romanticize the dancer's form.
Dancer I, 2002
36" x 24", mixed media on canvas
At present the
artist is working on a portrait series of old classical dancers. "In my
research I came across many old photos of famous, and not so famous, dancers of the past.
Their faces have a sincerity and openness, without posed expressions. There
is a certain assured dignity to these portraits that I like a lot."
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Trained
under master impressionist painter U Lun Gywe, Nay Myo Say learned all the rigors of
drawing and painting. On these modernist foundations he formed a unique style, which
have set him apart from others of his generation. These current works also show the
diverse influences of traditional Myanmar arts and crafts, which have played an important
role in his evolution as an artist.
In his Dancer
series, Nay Myo Say has caught the essence of classical Myanmar dance. This
dance form is characterized by swift, graceful choreography, executed between posed
seconds where the body is held firm, shoulders arched back. By drawing with a strong
leading line he captures the initial sense of anticipation, segued by the lyrical
movements that follow.
The Dancer
series testify to the artist's strength and economy of line, and to his keen awareness of
the dancer's form. The works are elegantly executed yet artfully avoid the tendency
to over-romanticize the dancer's form.
At present the
artist is working on a portrait series of old classical dancers. "In my
research I came across many old photos of famous, and not so famous, dancers of the past.
Their faces have a sincerity and openness, without posed expressions. There
is a certain assured dignity to these portraits that I like a lot."
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