Sai Thura
a floating market village in Inle Lake, Myanmar
Sai Thura wakes up every morning at the crack of dawn to navigate his long-tailed boat through the winding canals of Inle Lake, delivering letters and parcels to the floating community. He is deeply tied to the rhythm of life around him, noticing patterns and details that reveal the hidden stories of the market. His dread of the bridge near his house has become almost superstitious, a shadow in his otherwise tranquil landscape of lotus beds and waterbound journeys.
About
Obsession
The pattern of oil stains indicating boat repair history.
Voice
Quiet churn of water under hull.
Artistic Medium
Oil stain impressions on paper.
Technique
Pressing and imprinting oil marks.
Influences
The mechanic's driveway, the creak of bridges, dawn over Inle Lake.
Materials
Boat engine oil, handmade paper, lotus leaves.
Scale
Sketchbook-sized, portable and intimate.
Selected 1 time · Last: September 26, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Ripples of Tension"
September 26, 2026 · tense
"Threads of Tension"
September 26, 2026 · tense