I finally decided to affix and preface my “Personal Project” with an artist statement. Perhaps some of you are thinking, “What’s the big deal with nudity?” If you know me and how I was brought up, perhaps you’ll understand me.
I was born into an academic-centric and conservative family and our Burmese culture has restrictions and taboos on sexuality. As a gay man whom came out Jan 30, 2006, I find East-Indian men beautiful and enamored by their culture, entertainment, and cuisines. I love everything Indian–I considered myself at times “a Desi-at-heart.” Friends and family whom are aware of my fascination joked that if I visit India, I’d never want to leave. The Indian government would have to forcefully evict me from their grounds. I truly feel passionate towards East-Indian men and their greater culture.
The purpose of Personal Project (for now) is taking East-Indian male models whom are socially repressed because of their culture and mutually and regally explore sexuality by modeling for edgy photography that borderlines with our comfort levels. I’ve drawn a clear and unmistakable borderline to never cross and together we’ll help each other build confidence and trust while exploring the genre together.
Between trying to modestly survive in pursuit of my dreams, Personal Project is in its infancy and I hope it would ameliorate itself and grow into fruition. Between editorial shoots and trying to learn the business behind photography, I have faith and hopes in myself and abilities to study Personal Project regally with class. I am honored and felt privileged to receive the help from Freddy, Asher, Hasan, and Sukh.

If you have questions and comments, please feel free to send me an email directly.
Cheers and best in health!