Mar Lar

Born - 1953 ~ 2021

Artist Mar Lar (U) was born on September 26, 1953, in Nandawkyun Village, Mandalay. He was an instructor at the State School Of fine art (Mandalay) from 1988 to 1998. He is also a founder and a member of the Myanmar Watercolor Society (MWS). He passed away in 2021. He gained recognition for his watercolor paintings that depicted Myanmar culture and traditions. U Mar Lar graduated from the State School of Fine Arts in Mandalay and served as an instructor there for ten years. His work often focused on historical locations within Myanmar.

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.