Through My Eyes by U Marlar

The son of farmers, U Marlar was born in 1953 in Nandawkyun Village, Upper Myanmar. A graduate of the State School of Fine Arts, Mandalay, he studied under masters: U Kan Nyunt, U Aye Kyaw, U Kyaw Lay, U Tin Aye, U Zaw Win and U Win Maung.

U Marlar’s paintings often focus on historical locations in Myanmar as he has a keen interest in archaeological research. The artist spent nine years (1976-1985) working in the Department of Archaeology. He later moved to the Sounder School of Textile, where he was an instructor of Art and Design. From 1988-1999, U Marlar was an Art Instructor at the Mandalay State School of Fine Art, after which time he decided to leave teaching and focus entirely on creating art. However, from time to time, he is still invited as a guest lecturer and old master at the Mandalay State School of Fine Art and the University of Art and Science.

His works have a wonderful maturity, serenity and composure about them, much like his approach to life. Much respected nationally and internationally, his works are in Myanmar National Museum and in collections worldwide.

U Marlar’s favourite medium is watercolour at which he excels. He started using oil in 2006 and these artworks debuted in his solo show entitled, “Irrawaddy Days”.

SOLO SHOWS

2012 December, New Year Art Show, Thiri Art Gallery, Mandalay

2011 U Mar Lar ‘s Solo Art Show, Trish Gallery, Yangon.

2006 “Irrawaddy Days”, 5th Solo Show, Yangon International Hotel.

2002 Marlar’s Watercolours, Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon.

2001 Nice Trip, Swan Hotel, Mandalay.

2000 “Verse”, Htanyeiknyo Art Centre, Mandalay.

1999 “MARLAR & HIS FIRST ONE MAN SHOW”, Ivy Gallery,Yangon.

COLLECTIONS

Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar National Museum, France, United Kingdom and North America.