TO DAY LIGHT SERIES 迎接黎明 (2015) | ZAY ZAY HTUT
ZAY ZAY HTUT
b. Myanmar, 1983
TO DAY LIGHT SERIES, 2015
迎接黎明
Signed and dated 'Zay II Htut 2015' (lower left)
Acrylic on canvas
61 cm x 45.5 cm
About the Artist
Hailing from Myanmar, Zay Zay Htut guided by prominent artists such as U Tun Tun Zaw, U Tin Tun Hlaing, and U Aung Naing. His 'To Day Light' series stands as a testament to Zay Zay Htut's artistry and vision. Within this series, closed doors adorned with open padlocks take center stage. Adorning these padlocks are keys, each featuring a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi, rendered in a hyperrealist style. Zay Zay Htut's work echoes a profound belief that his people will rely on their ideology and indomitable willpower to unlock the door to their collective future.
Zay Zay Htut's artistic exploration extends beyond the confines of his studio, showcased in a diverse array of exhibitions spanning Myanmar and beyond. His solo exhibitions include “The Expression”, River Gallery, Yangon (2018) and “Multicolor Trees”, OK Art Gallery, Yangon Award Museum Collection (2019). His work has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, having exhibited at international showcases, such as “Thainaka Art Exhibition”, Galerie Adler Gallery, Paris, France (2014), “Artist in Residence Program”, Group Show, Korea (2019), “Art Asia”, Kuala Lumpur (2015), “Art Expo”, Kuala Lumpur (2016 & 2017), “Myanmar Rising Group Show”, Netherlands (2018) and so on. The culmination of Zay Zay Htut's dedication is reflected in his accolades, including awards from the Tun Foundation Banks, where his works earned recognition as the Best Painting of the Year competitions in 2014 and 2015. His work is included in the museum collection of the National Museum Yangon, Myanmar.