A Peaceful Place
Nu Nu
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY – NU NU Birth & Family Background Artist Nu Nu was born in Yangon in 1976 to father U Mya Thaung (an artist) and mother Daw Khin Win. She grew up immersed in an artistic environment and developed a deep passion for painting from an early age, eventually choosing the arts as her primary life pursuit. Early Training Her first mentor was her father, U Mya Thaung. In 1994, after completing high school, she studied charcoal drawing under artist U Ko Kin Thaung. Career Beginnings She initially painted under the pseudonym Thami Mya Thaung (Daughter of Mya Thaung). In 1995, she became a member of the New Treasure Gallery and regularly participated in group exhibitions up until 2019. Academic Education In 1995, she enrolled at the University of Culture and graduated in 1999 with a B.A. in Painting. Artistic Evolution From her first solo exhibition in 2009 onward, she has signed her works under her own name, Nu Nu. Exhibition Record To date, she has held 8 solo exhibitions and has participated in over 83 group exhibitions, both domestically and internationally. Artistic Style & Themes Nu Nu's works are characterized by vibrant colors and delicate expressions of natural beauty, flowers, and the gentle emotions of life. Her paintings reflect themes of love, warmth, beauty, and emotional depth. Current Status She remains an active and prominent female figure in Myanmar's contemporary art scene, continuing to create and exhibit her work to the present day.
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