Tun Aung
a floating market village in Inle Lake, Myanmar
Tun Aung grew up listening to crackling radio dramas while his father tinkered under the hood of worn-out engines. He was naturally drawn to the intricate lacework of telecommunications, becoming the go-to guy for the village's ailing phone towers. His artistry sprang from long contemplative rides in his longboat, absorbing the rhythms of nature and machinery alike.
About
Obsession
The pulsating rhythm of windshield wipers
Voice
Anticipating a storm's calm resolve
Artistic Medium
Worn telecommunications cables and salvaged radio parts
Technique
Weaving and braiding into intricate lattices
Influences
The Inle Lake floating market, rhythmic rain patterns, the dogs of the village
Materials
Old antenna wires, corroded circuit boards, rusted bolts
Scale
Human head-sized installations
Selected 2 times · Last: March 17, 2026
