Baka is an illustrator, and this is his first ever art exhibition. He is certainly the newcomer among his peers. Originally from Mogok, Myanmar, Baka now resides in California, United States. His family was forced to leave their hometown in Myanmar when he was around 14. Baka had a tough life struggling in the States and he never had any chance to share his artworks. Most of his artworks are produced on paper with markers and pen in a largely monochromic style – satire being his primary approach. In this series, Baka produced his works alongside the revolution. The power of the messages in the artworks is the real time product of the Spring Revolution itself.
“The irreverent work of Baka similarly observes the emblems of Myanmar but takes it one step further by referencing the Burmese language and popular proverbs. Baka’s depiction of religious figures, violent scenes or sexual symbols mocks the military, turning previously held conventions and belief systems on their heads.”