Win Pe Myint (born 1948 in Minbu, Magway Region, Myanmar) is a distinguished Burmese painter renowned for his evocative still-life works and refined mastery of oil, watercolour and pastel.
Originally graduating with a Botany degree from the Rangoon Arts and Science University in 1970, he nurtured a parallel passion for painting. He studied with prominent Burmese art-masters including Lun Gywe, Shwe Oung Thame, Paw Oo Thet and Thein Han, an experience which deeply shaped his compositional sense and technical precision.
Win Pe Myint’s still life paintings are noted for their almost photo-realistic detail, balanced compositions and a quiet, contemplative mood. In later years he expanded to landscapes and portraits, exploring broader themes while maintaining his characteristic precision.
In 2005 he opened his studio “True Colour” in Hlaingthaya Township, Yangon, where he exhibited over a hundred of his works—a milestone marking his established presence in Myanmar’s contemporary art scene.
Win Pe Myint’s work is held in public collections including the National Museum of Myanmar and the Central Library at Yangon University, as well as in private collections across Singapore and elsewhere, highlighting his appeal both domestically and internationally.
In sum, Win Pe Myint blends technical discipline with a quietly introspective vision—his paintings invite the viewer to linger on the simple, everyday objects and scenes he presents, offering a serene reflection on form, light and stillness.