Meet our Artists

Shi Paw is a Karen wife and mother who lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Shi Paw learned to weave at age twelve in her village of Ku Day, Burma. He...

Linvy Thein was born in Burma and moved to Thailand refugee camp when she was four years old because of the Civil War. She grew up in Thailand r...

Ahmay Ya came here as a Karen refugee from Burma when she was 19 years old. Ahmay graduated from Metropolitan University with a Bachelors of Social...

Shee Sho was born bergaid 9 in the Karen state. He spent most of his childhood in Mae Ra Mo refugee camp in northwest Thailand. Shee Sho came to th...

This is the talented Eh Lwai. He was born in Burma and fled to No Poe refugee camp. He came to the United States in 2010. He now lives in St. Paul...

Male, 31, Karen Working mostly with acrylic, Eh Htoo creates bright and colorful landscape pieces of America and Burma, two different countries he ...

Htoo Roh Male, 33, Karen Htoo Roh is a Karen artist based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Originally from Burma, he moved to the United States in 2008. ...

"You will not meet a more talented, humble and genuine human being. WE are beyond lucky to have this man in our midst. Many of you know Ku Paw for his amazing art, but he is also an Amazing teacher, friend, and father. Ku Paw encourages, supports, and uplifts young Karen artists. He truly wants young artists to grow, succeed, and even surpass him. He is truly special and truly talented!"