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Launch of Exhibition “Thread Under Threat: Myanmar Women Out of the 3-Year Coup Shadow”
January 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The exhibition “Thread Under Threat: Myanmar Women Out of the 3-Year Coup Shadow” will be launched with a panel discussion on 30 January 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at SEA Junction, 4th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Moderated by Rosalia Sciortino, SEA Junction’s Founder and Executive Director, the panel discussion consists of:
- Chuu Wai, Exhibiting Artist (joining online)
- Khin Ohmar, Founder and Chair of Progressive Voice,
- Phil Robertson, Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch’s Asia Division
Exhibition Description
Well-known Myanmar artist Chuu Wai’s solo exhibition 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. Organized and curated by SEA Junction, the exhibition to be held on 30 January – 11 February 2024 at the Curved Wall, 4th Floor of BACC, 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. As of January 2024, 4,363 people are confirmed killed by the junta coup and a total of 25,818 people have been arrested, with 19,926 currently detained. The number of displaced people in the country and across borders is over 2 million and growing. Amidst the failure of the international community to pay attention and take action, people are not giving up, continuing their support for the opposition National Unity Government (NUG) in exile and counting on their steadfast opposition and the armed resistance by the People Defence Force and the Ethnic Armies gaining ground to eventually win the revolution.
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, which people are set to change.
For more information, please email: info@seajunction.org or phone/wa: +66970024140
NB: The event is free, but donations are welcome to support SEA Junction activities.
Organizer:
SEA Junction
SEA Junction, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA), aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium), SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information, see www.seajunction.org, join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @seajunction
