John Khai’s bold brushstrokes and vivid colors bring an intensity to his landscape’s celebration of the peacefulness of nature with an almost surrealistic radiance.

There’s no subtlety of shading or hints of hidden depths in these works: they’re strong forthright and self- assured. Trees become solid blocks of color defined by angular lines, while the skies above are vast empty spaces creating a sensation of airy calmness.

At first Sight, these interpretations could be mistaken for the work of a European artist imbued with a character that seems more northern hemisphere than that of Asia—what may well be the result of the remarkable lineage behind these fascination landscape paintings.

John Khai is originally from Chin State in Myanmar formerly known as Burma. He moved across the border into Thailand in 2007 & began painting just a year later, using his homeland memories and new-found local landscapes as inspiration.

The modest township of Mae Sot itself is home to an extraordinary community of artists and this where he discovered his passion for panting as a profound means of self-expression

Although initially taken under the wing of a local Mae Sot artist Saw Cu Cil, John’s influences come from an appreciation of color usage by the likes of artists in his native Myanmar. He admits to have found admiration for the work of Vincent Van Gogh.

Finding his own authentic voice has meant changing his work medium from watercolors & adopting his preferred medium of acrylics on canvas.

John’s expressive talents have innate vibrancy setting him apart from most of his contemporaries

It’s ironic that all these bright, glowing landscapes are created at night during the hours of darkness when John’s sense of inspiration is most alive.

He’s established his own individual style in his own unique way , surrounded by an inspirational landscape & story he calls home.

African American educator, photographer and naturalist who has spent her career supporting nonprofits that serve BIPOC youth through programming, arts education, and advocacy.

She has earned a M.Ed Youth Development from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a BA Fine Art Photography from Columbia College. She currently works as the Director of Youth Education at Garfield Park Conservatory.

Born & raised in Switzerland—shaped around the globe. Jerome’s latest stop on life's journey is Northern Thailand—working on building better futures for the marginalized.

Hearing countless impactful and heartbreaking stories along the way ignited a passion for storytelling and led him to dive into all things photo and videography.

Committed to shining light & amplifying voices. Here for the stories. Here to create.