If unity/ then justice?

Solidarity & Resistance

I would like to present photos of people who came together and participated in the Spring Revolution.

Not only young men but also young women were fighting on the front lines and fighting against the military. Our Htamein, our flag, our victory movement, our Thanakha movement, etc. Young women have spearheaded prominent pro-democracy movements.

My photos will show the first rally in Yangon led by two women with Karen Traditional dress. Throughout the protests, people have presented their multiple identities (age, profession, religious, ethnic, gender orientation and sexual identity) as part of this revolution. These photos were taken between February to July in Yangon.

I also show the loss suffered by so many people as soldiers and the police cracked down on protesters. Thousands of people have been killed in acts of violence, including the abduction of family members without anyone being arrested.

Residents who could not stand the injustice fought back and retaliated against the military council.

Despite the loss and suffering, people have refused to back-down on their requests for the establishment of a federal democracy, to overthrow the military dictatorship and the demands for justice.


*Curator's note: Most of the artworks presented here have been published in international media and are widely available in the public domain. Care has been taken to minimise the use of close-ups and minimise any risk to individuals.

I would like to present photos of people who came together and participated in the Spring Revolution.

Not only young men but also young women were fighting on the front lines and fighting against the military. Our Htamein, our flag, our victory movement, our Thanakha movement, etc. Young women have spearheaded prominent pro-democracy movements.

My photos will show the first rally in Yangon led by two women with Karen Traditional dress. Throughout the protests, people have presented their multiple identities (age, profession, religious, ethnic, gender orientation and sexual identity) as part of this revolution. These photos were taken between February to July in Yangon.

I also show the loss suffered by so many people as soldiers and the police cracked down on protesters. Thousands of people have been killed in acts of violence, including the abduction of family members without anyone being arrested.

Residents who could not stand the injustice fought back and retaliated against the military council.

Despite the loss and suffering, people have refused to back-down on their requests for the establishment of a federal democracy, to overthrow the military dictatorship and the demands for justice.


*Curator's note: Most of the artworks presented here have been published in international media and are widely available in the public domain. Care has been taken to minimise the use of close-ups and minimise any risk to individuals.

I miss my parents so much. I want to meet them but it’s impossible for me at the moment.
It'd be nice to have you here with me
Positioned in a solemn arrangement, clay-crafted dove toys symbolizing peace and innocence invite reflection upon countless souls lost in war, each embodying an individual story of shared sorrow and the resilience of the human spirit.
Within intricate layers of enamel paint, a profound narrative emerges, depicting civilians' resilience amid junta airstrikes, evoking the perspective of a child forever impacted by the violent realities of conflict.
A commonly seen phrase in rural Burmese households, "The flesh of a child is bitter. The flesh of a dog is sweet," explores Burmese folklore and resonates with junta attacks in those regions, where civilians refer to junta soldiers as "dogs".
Upon luminous pedestals, traditional paper mache toys create an ethereal tableau, honouring the innocent souls of conflict-affected children, as their soft glow invites viewers into a realm of introspection.
A spherical lamp's soft glow reveals a captivating metamorphosis of a sandy playground into a liminal landscape, where interplay of light and shadows blurs the lines between reality and imagination.
The neon sign, portraying a child's crude drawing, casts a red glow on crumpled metal roofs, symbolizing the deep bond between children and their homes, yet also hauntingly reminding of homes destroyed by junta airstrikes.
A geometric glass vase, filled with delicate white flowers, rests on a rotating pedestal, bathed in gentle illumination from below, evoking a sense of tribute and mourning.
Saw Kyaw Ra Mine misses his parents, who live in a village in Myanmar. He wants to meet them but is unable to. He wakes up early and spends free time playing games. He dreams of becoming an artist and saving money to support his parents.
His family was broken up due to a father's immature and party-oriented lifestyle, which led to a separation. He feels small, insecure, ashamed, and depressed. He meets a friend who invites them to a youth conference program, where they are warmly welcomed and taken care of as family members. The people they meet are active, smiling, and inspiring, providing help and encouragement to reconstruct themselves.

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