Htein Lin

Htein Lin is an artist, writer and former comic actor. He spent almost seven years in jail (1998-2004), where he developed his artistic practice, using items like bowls and cigarette lighters in the absence of brushes to make paintings on cotton prison uniforms.

Human rights, including freedom of speech and discrimination, and Myanmar’s political reforms are a focus of his work. He is a founding member of the Association for Myanmar Contemporary Arts (AMCA).