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Teaser: YE3 for President

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 3:52AM / Standard Entry

As violence once again is spreading in Myanmar it is difficult to stay positive. But their is hope. VOTE for the YOUTH in 2015. Vote for the people who have yet not been polluted by militarism, corruption and intolerance.

Detail: YE3 for President, 2013, ink on paper, 70 X 90 cm

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Working title: Go West (teaser)

Friday, Feb 8, 2013 2:29AM / Standard Entry

Today I finished the 2nd piece in the series “Distance of War” for my upcoming exhibition. The idea to include helicopters into the drone series came after reading the news about Russia sending a new shipment of MI-24 attack helicopters to Syria a few months ago. I have not followed up on that shipment. I just hope they never arrived because this kind of airmail is killing dreams.

The piece has multiple colours, ink stamped on acrylic paper and contains the words: Inbox, Glasnost, Syria, Hind, Killing, Dreams

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Teaser: U.S Airmail, 5 Cent, Distance of War

Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 12:56AM / Standard Entry

It has been a great start of the new year. Two exhibitions already booked for the first half of the year and today I finished my first piece for 2013. This one will be part of a bigger project I am working on which I call “Distance of War”. First one out is the U.S Airmail, 5 Cent, made in ink on paper. As for now it only needs some touch-ups and then it is ready for launch. I will only give you a teaser since it will be part of the upcoming exhibition. Anyway, enjoy and let me know what you think.

Also, I am very happy to be back. Looking forward to see all of you in real life. Until the, duck and shelter!

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We have a takeoff

Monday, Jan 21, 2013 7:51PM / Standard Entry

I am very happy to announce that my first exhibition on Swedish territory has been confirmed for the 1st of June. Details will come at a later stage. Meanwhile some snapshots of the first piece I am working on. This is the second over sized stamp in the series called “Distance of war”. Of course it (among many more) will be part of the exhibition and it will be accompanied with a wall painting. Now back to the lab.

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An open love letter to Yangon

Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013 4:16PM / Standard Entry

Hustlers and thugs, vandals and lovers, family and friends,

I arrived in Yangon, Myanmar in mid 2007. I came with very little knowledge about the country and with an open mind just days before the September uprising. Since then, I have witnessed dreams being crushed by force, hope swept away by floods and peoples voices being ignored. I have witnessed babies being born and people past away. Together we have been happy and sad. Still it has been one of my best periods in my life because you made me an artist. It is your warmth and openness that made everything possible and there is no proper way of saying thank you. But please remember that you have been and always will be a huge part of my life. Together we have achieved a lot of positive things and this is just the end of a new beginning.

I don´t want to mention any names because I don´t want to forget anyone that have been part of this journey. But what I would like to mention is three informal institutions of which my life in Myanmar have been circulated around since my arrival. In no specific order my love and respect goes out to you;

Pansodan Gallery, the hub of knowledge, hospitality and late night discussions. I have learned so much by just being around the people and the art passing through the gallery. Also, thank you for letting me exhibit at the gallery. The 10^th of December 2011 was one of my best evenings ever in my life. From that day and onwards I haven´t hesitated once when asked what I am doing for a living. I am an artist! Thank you

Thank you Side Effect for your endless friendship, for your struggles and success. For your commitment to stay independent and instead following your hearts and dreams. I wish you all the best in future and I stick to my commitment as self proclaimed driver on your world tour when the time has come. One more thing, I truly believe that we will meet in Sweden so you better change the lyrics of the song. Maybe we can control the future after all.

Thank you Yangon Street Art (YSA crew) for your attitude and generosity. You guys have been an endless source of inspiration to me and I think that if you look at my paintings you see what I mean. Thank you for keeping me being creative and for the new styles, shapes and colors you are sharing with the city late nights in Boogie Down Yangon. Also, I just sold the “Burners not Bombs” piece meaning that drinks and food is on me next time we meet. Remember, always stick together.

I never got the opportunity to meet Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and maybe it wasn´t meant to be. Actually I am not sure what I would say to her if I got the chance. Honestly, I think I am more happy that she had the opportunity to meet up with one of my paintings (the one in the photo is titled Painfully average) because she, along with the people of this beautiful country, have been a great inspiration in my life, in my work as an artist and in our common struggle for making this world a better place.

I will always remember all of you. Until next time, loads of love

Cap