Richie Htet is an illustrator, painter and creative consultant. He studied at the London College of Fashion and currently lives and works in Yangon. His work often explores themes of female energy and empowerment, fashion and fabrics, as well as reinterpreting the historical gaze. His work predominantly focuses on themes of eroticism, sexual identity and his own racial background. He uses oil, gouache and ink on paper and canvas to tell the stories of his ancestral home, while addressing contemporary themes, fashion and mythologies. His recent exploration of the history of politics in Myanmar is a new and exciting chapter in his style evolution.
“Ma Bama Pyi is the symbolic heroine of this picturesque saga. She is the warrior who leads the revolution. Her shape is reminiscent of the geography of Myanmar itself. The soldier beneath her feet is the mythological ‘Ogre’ character – the evil-doer who curses the people. She is the protector. She is our inspiration.”