Zaw Maung (1967-2013)

Instead of using thin washes like many watercolourists of previous generations, Zaw Maung paints his canvases with saturated colors in fine details. The result is vibrant watercolor paintings that look very realistic to the audience.

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1967 Born at Sagaing, central part of Myanmar

-Studied painting under a famous cartoonist, Aung Aung and artist Ko Su (Min Gwun)

-Water Color is his favorite medium

1998-2012 Participated in the group art shows of State School of Fine Arts (Mandalay)

2001 Group show of "Summer Spectrum" at Htan Yeik Nyo Gallery, Mandalay

2004 Gallery show, Suvannabhumi Art Gallery, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2005 Gallery show, Suvannabhumi Art Gallery, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2006 First Solo Show, Azada Art Gallery, Yangon

2006 Second Solo Show, Sponsored by WIN Art Gallery, FMI Centre, Yangon

2010 Third Solo show, Suvannabhumi Art Gallery, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2011 Mandalay Artists Art Show, Myanmar Contemporary Art Centre, Yangon

2011 Forth Solo Show, 65 Gallery, Yangon

2013 Passed away on May 4th cause of severe heat stroke in Mandalay General Hospital