Aung Maung's Biography

This depicts U Aung Maung's life story, experience and achievements

U Aung Maung was born in the summer of 1945 in the peaceful town of Monywa, which at that time was at the end of World War 2. He was not born to a wealthy family, but had learnt to enjoy all he had in life and in the autumn of 1950, started school at the age of 7. He later studied painting under U Kan Myunt, U Aye Kyaw & U Chit Mye in the Mandalay State School of Fine Art. He would often cycle on his old Green bike to the places where he would paint, he would bring along his lunch and spend the quiet afternoons together with his canvas.

40

Years of experience

+1000

Artwork creation

16

Solo Shows

Achievements and Solo Shows

U Aung Maung had his first ever showcase of his work as a lone artist and was held in a Gallery in the heart of Yangon.

U Aung Maung's Third and Fourth Solo shows following the great sucess of his previous show. Both shows are held in Yangon and Mandalay respectively.

U Aung Maung's second show was hosted in the Kumudra Gallery in the Bahan Township, Yangon.

How is U Aung Maung doing now?

U Aung Maung, unfortunately suffered a stroke in the summer of 2017 which had affected the left section of his brain and due to that had rendered the right half of his body to lack the original level of motion, Due to his dominant hand being his right, U Aung Maung is no longer able to paint as many landscapes as he used to.

In the current days, he spends his time enjoying Burmese Shows and speaking with his old apprentices and friends that come to visit him from all over Myanmar.

He does occasionally paint small works with his left hand in order to relive his best days. You can find him comfortable in his home in Monywa, savouring and enjoying the cool breezy mornings and calm and peaceful evenings.

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