The exhibition, featuring the artworks of Myanmar artist Chuu Wai, is born out of solidarity with the opposition movement in Myanmar that has been fighting for democracy since the coup d’état led by General Min Aung Hlaing on 1 February 2021. It resonates with the resilience of the people of Myanmar, and especially of the women among them. For three years now, they have been demanding the restoration of democracy and the rule of law and the release of the imprisoned leaders and all other political in spite of the military’s use of lethal force.

SEA Junction, committed to raise awareness of the Myanmar coup crisis among the general public through art, presents this third commemorative exhibition with a somewhat different approach. Departing from the darkness exposed in previous exhibitions, this time we seek to unveil the beauty that persist even in challenging times. Through the powerful portrayal of women figures in Chuu Wai’s paintings, the exhibition shines a spotlight on the strength, resilience, and indomitable spirit of women who have stood against the oppressive forces of both patriarchal and authoritarian values. These figures become symbols of defiance, challenging preconceptions and inspiring a movement towards a more just and democratic society. More generally, the artworks radiate the resilient spirit and unique culture of Myanmar as a resource to draw upon in the current context. Utilizing handwoven fabric, vintage photos, and newspaper clippings, the exhibition celebrates the country’s uniqueness while also unveiling and challenging the complex tapestry meticulously woven by those in power through education, religion, and traditional normative systems directed at perpetuating an authoritarian and patriarchal system, in which people are now set to change.

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