Original Oil on Canvas

150cm x 170cm

'Biate Chin' is from Christian Develter's 'Chin Series' Collection.

The inspiration for this iconic body of work comes from the intricately tattooed faces of the Chin women located in the North-Western region of Myanmar.

Back in 2012 Christian travelled extensively through the tribal region of North West Myanmar. Captivated by the evolution of the Chin tribe located on the China/Myanmar border Christian sought to understand their story. This inspirational trip was the trigger on his artistic creations. The inspiration behind Christian’s captivating Chin Series comes from the intricately tattooed Chin women located in the North-Western region of Myanmar.

This striking series is an invitation to explore the artist’s contemporary narrative of evolving cultures through his district creative style.

The concept behind the works being the modern cultured face of today, overlayed with the tribal tattoos of where we have come from - grounding us back to our cultural roots and heritage.

Through this evolving body of work Christian seeks to bring attention to the empowerment of women. The intricate tattoos once seen to symbolise belonging have transformed into a symbol of strength and beauty; reflecting nature – especially the animal and plant kingdom - and the animist beliefs of the tribe.