Hla Pa was born in Rakhine State in 1972. He attended the State School of Fine Art
in Yangon, and for many years worked as a book and magazine illustrator. In 2010, he
changed track to become a full-time artist.
hla pa
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Nuns
2012
Acrylic on canvas
30″ x 36″
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Family life
2013
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
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Going to the monastery
2012
Acrylic on canvas
30″ x 36″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Girls
2013
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Baby in cradle
2013
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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A king is not always good
2013
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
For an analysis of this painting, please visit: https://artcollections.smu.edu.sg/collections/painting/king-not-always-good
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Sharing merit
2013
Acrylic on canvas
30″ x 36″
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Rama’s story
2013
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
For an analysis of this painting, please visit: https://artcollections.smu.edu.sg/collections/painting/ramas-story
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Nature and beauty
2015
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
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Dance with light
2015
Acrylic on canvas
24″ x 36″