PYINSA RASA ART SPACE @ THE SECRETARIAT

· Multimedia Art ExhibitionS

· february - august 2018

· The Secretariat building, Yangon Myanmar.

ROLE IN THIS PROJECT

Programming in collaboration with the Pyinsa Rasa team and local art organisations
Production support
Marketing and communication strategy, social media content and press relations
Artworks and communication tools design
Key stakeholder management: 30 000+ USD raised in cash and in kind
Team management

In 2017, I co-funded Pyinsa Rasa, one of Myanmar's first art collectives. We united the country's leading talents to create programs that accelerated the growth of its arts scene.

One year after our creation, we were invited to develop a six-month program of inclusive cultural events in the heart of Yangon's landmark buildings, the Secretariat.

Focusing on education, engagement, and inclusivity, the project fostered creative collaborations and stimulated discussion on Yangon's future as a cultural center.

We aimed to show how an open and accessible platform for art and creative expression, and a future where art and cultural initiatives are strongly supported, can benefit Yangon and the people of Myanmar.

the program

Let Sin Kan Chin: The art and influence of Myanmar Film Heritage

Curated by: Pyinsa Rasa with Save Myanmar Film

Centered around Myanmar’s ‘Golden Age’ of cinema, this museum-style art and culture exhibition charted the interwoven histories of Myanmar’s favourite filmmakers, artists, musicians, poets and songwriters, and explore their influence on contemporary Myanmar arts. Works of various renowned Myanmar artists highlighting their influence on popular film and music culture intersected with Myanmar‘s history, alongside a musical archive of songwriters, musicians and poets who influenced generations of music lovers.

DAT ELEMENTS

Presented by Noise in Yangon

Noise In Yangon and Pyinsa Rasa presented a unique experience using sound, dance, sculpture and colors.
The public discovered installations made of sound, picture and color from morning to noon then music and dance performances in the afternoon.

Performances were followed by Q&As with the artists.

CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMMAKING IN MYANMAR

Curated by Myanmar Deitta

After exploring the histories and work of some of Myanmar’s favourite filmmakers, artists and musicians of the last century, this new exhibition took a look at today’s vision of the country through the eyes of contemporary Myanmar photographers and filmmakers. From documentary and figurative representations to experimental fictional work, this exhibition invited the public to discover contemporary ideas through the lens of some of Myanmar's most exciting new artists.

Photographers:
BAY BAY | KO MYO | MAYCO NAING | MOE MYAT MAY ZARCHI | NYAN ZAY HTET

| SAI HTIN LINN HTET | YU YU MYINT THAN | ZARNI PHYO

Daily screenings of selected films curated by Wathann Filmfest
Weekly talks about film making in Myanmar.

A BEAST, A GOD AND A LINE

Curated by Cosmin Costinas

Presented by TS1 Yangon and Pyinsa Rasa

We presented the Myanmar premiere of the international exhibition A beast, a god, and a line. The exhibition was showcased in Hong Kong’s Para Site art centre and the Dhaka Art Summit, followed by the Warsaw Museum of Modern Art.

SEVEN DECADES

Curated by Htein Lin

Presented by Pyinsa Rasa

Htein Lin and Pyinsa Rasa presented a seminal exhibition in the historic Secretariat building, where senior contemporary artists of Myanmar had the chance to share their work reflecting on the past seven decades on a public stage and reflect on Myanmar’s most important and historic month of the year.

ARTISTS

Htein Lin - San Minn - Dr. Sun Myint - Win Pe - Chaw Ei Thein - Sonny Nyein - Maung Di - Phyu Mon - San Oo - Chan Aye - Wah Nu - Pe Maung Same - Soe Naing - Aung Myint - Sandar Khine - MPP Ye Myint - Ma Thanegi - Aye Ko - Ngu Eain Htet Myet - Kyi Wynn

Feminism and Myanmar: Examining what’s lacking for the movement

Presented by Rainfall Gender Study Organization

A panel discussion with Myanmar feminists, academic and activists, looking back our own history from respective diverse experiences on own movement if there is any till to date.

For more about the exhibitions: www.facebook.com/pyinsarasa

ABOUT PYINSA RASA

Pyinsa Rasa is an arts collective dedicated to local arts promotion and development, based in Yangon. Born out of a collaboration between artists as well as cultural and media sector professionals, we work on creative events and arts education programmes as a contribution to both Yangon’s and Myanmar’s Arts and Culture development.

Pyinsa Rasa is comprised of the following established organisations:

WATHANN FILM INSTITUTE | Film School and Festival

JAM IT! | Independent Music Platform

MYANMAR DEITTA | Photography Gallery and Training Space

MYANM/ART | Contemporary Art Space

THE ROUGH CUT | Cafe and Art Space