Richie Nath

Biography

Richie Nath (b. 1995 in Yangon, Myanmar) is among the most acclaimed queer artist from Myanmar, who has found his artistic home in Paris since 2021 as a member of artists in exile. Having grown up in Myanmar and completing his studies at the London College of Fashion in 2017, Richie's paintings delve into the realms of queer self-reflection, identity, and dreams.

 

Richie Nath's talent and artistic vision have been recognised through numerous exhibitions, including Phenomena, duo exhibition with Đỗ Tuấn-Anh, Galerie BAQ, Paris, France (2023); Mère D'Exil - Regards D'Artistes, La Cité Miroir in Liège, Belgium (2023); This Too Shall Pass, Spinello Projects in Miami, USA (2023); STOP WARS, Magasins Généraux in Paris, France (2022); Fighting Fear, 16 Albemarle in Australia (2021); Notes From The Motherland, Aicon Contemporary in New York, USA (2020); The Foot Beneath The Flower: Kitsch Art in Southeast Asia, NTU ADM Gallery, Singapore (2020).

Practice
Blending the mediums of illustration and painting, Richie Nath employs a vibrant color palette, intricate forms, and the human figure to explore the nuanced complexities of identity, eroticism, and politics. His artistic expressions are deeply rooted in his personal experiences as a youth in a conservative society, capturing the intricacies of the human psyche. Inspired by Greek mythology, Egyptian gods, and Buddhist folklore, Richie's works serve as gateways to his inner world.
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