Bagan — Presence

In Bagan — Presence, the forms of Bagan emerge through vivid layers of orange, red, blue, and green, while a single figure stands quietly within the landscape. The architecture is recognizable without being precisely rendered, allowing the painting to move between observation and memory. The solitary figure introduces a human presence within Bagan’s vast cultural landscape — a reminder that the ancient city is not only a place of monuments, but one that continues to be encountered and experienced by people today. Created during ARTICO RESIDENCY 2026, Bagan — Presence captures Bagan not as a historical image frozen in time, but as a place that continues to live in the present.

Soe Moe Tun

Soe Moe Tun is a Myanmar contemporary artist born in 1991 and based in Yangon. A graduate of the State School of Fine Arts (Yangon), his practice explores freedom, human experience, and the continuous processes of movement and change. Through bold color, simplified forms, and expressive compositions, he approaches art as a means of emotional liberation and connection. His solo exhibitions include Moving On, Chess, and 21st Century Pieces.

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