Names Uncalled is a series of short animations that portrays the current regulations and politics relating to the identities of minorities in Myanmar. Myanmar has many ethnic groups who have different dialects, cultures, customs and religious beliefs. Several decades of dictatorship have oppressed many people for their race or religion and they have been misunderstood, mistreated and overlooked, resultong in losing their birthrights as citizens, or even as humans. With this series of animated artworks, the artist wants to evoke the identity rights of minorities, and question where we are as a whole nation on the journey to equality.
One's existence, and one's belief are being hidden and dismissed easily. Due to a total lack of appreciation for individualism, credentials of all kinds become corrupted. Digital illustration, 36 x 72 inches
Connections are one of the most important things in our every day lives, but they are also very important for legal matters, basic facilities, identity rights and every day lives. Digital Illustration, 36 x 72 inches
There is more to being than just being Male or Female. There has been more to being than just being Male or Female since the beginning of time. It is time to recognize this, and time to accept it. Digital Illustration, 36 x 72 inches
A mole on the nose or scar on the temple are recognized as significant, but not one's birth rights, beliefs, or sexuality. Digital Illustration, 36 x 72 inches
There is no one ideal Race, Faith, Religion. Abuse of words leads to the abuse of nationality, worship and rights. Digital Illustration, 36 x 72 inches
It's surprisingly important to document ethnicity and worship in legal identification; brutally important, but not slightly appreciated or honored. Digital Illustration, 36 x 72 inches
