Rubbings From Myanmar
by Tin Win

Tin Win, an artist from Myanmar, creates original rubbings from the Ava period in the 17th Century. These rubbings are created from woodcarvings known as Jataka plaques. They are made of bamboo or rice paper, embossed, then painted with gold. The Jataka is the story of the Buddha's life. All branches of Buddhism celebrate these tales that tell of Buddha's wondrous animal fables and re-knowned miracles. There are over 500 Jataka stories. They can be very short or as long as novellas. Most are known world-wide within the Buddhist community. They are a favorite within the Myanmar painting tradition.