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U LUN GYWE (BURMESE B. 1930) Stormy Beach, 2004 oil on canvas 92 x 121.5 cm (36 1/4 x 47 7/8 in.) framed dimensions: 97.5 x 127.4 x 3 cm (38 3/8 x 50 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Property of a Gentleman, White Plains LOT NOTES U Lun Gywe is one of Myanmar’s most celebrated modern painters, renowned for his lyrical brushwork, radiant color, and expressive fusion of Burmese sensibility with Western Impressionism. Born in Yangon in 1930, he graduated from the State School of Fine Arts in 1954, later studying in China (1960-62) and East Germany (1971-72), where exposure to European modernism deepened his exploration of light, motion, and emotion in paint. Across his long career, Lun Gywe has evolved a uniquely fluid style - part Impressionist, part abstract - characterized by swift, gestural brushstrokes and vibrant tonal harmonies. His subjects, whether monks, dancers, or coastal scenes, are imbued with serenity and rhythmic vitality. In Stormy Beach, Lun Gywe transforms a gathering on the shoreline into a symphony of color and movement. The sky and sea merge through sweeping strokes of turquoise and ochre, while figures - rendered in flickering hues - seem to dissolve into the surrounding light. Rather than depict narrative detail, the artist captures the essence of atmosphere and sensation, echoing the Impressionists’ pursuit of fleeting beauty. Lun Gywe has exhibited widely across Asia and Europe, including the National Museum of Myanmar, Singapore Art Museum, and major international galleries. His work continues to command strong recognition among collectors for its technical mastery, luminous palette, and enduring poetic spirit - a modern expression of the Buddhist mindfulness that underpins his art. CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting is in good condition, no visible issues to report. Not inspected under UV light. N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Keywords: Burmese painting, Burmese art, Myanmar