I grew up in an isolated mountain village in Shan state in the far north of Myanmar.
These paintings reflect my childhood there, and the religion and culture of Myanamar.
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"I’ve never seen a more riveting speech in my life than this one right here. Thank you so much, Rose. You're just an amazing person."
- Brad Walker
"Moving! She is so idealistic, always believing that she could still get the love of the people who were actually acting against her! So positive and pragmatic when she understood she was alone. She went through such treatments (continuous rapes, absence of love and consideration, beatings, hunger, lies from people she needed to trust,...), at such a young age, that one wonders how she could become such a human, lovable and loving person. She is outstanding and survived when 999 out of 1000 would have become mad or dead. And that's why I believe her artistic life is going to be outstanding as well. If her technique joins her emotions, her paintings will be... Van Gogh-esque.."- Eric Merlin
"This story can change lives for people. The things that you’ve shared – the things that you’ve gone through – have been so hard, so rough, but there might be one other person – or there might be many other people in the world – who are going through stuff like this and facing stuff like this. Whether it’s online… or in person… your story can change the next person’s life."
- Jacob Raber
"The most moving talk I’ve ever been too. I had tears in my eyes. Rose is an inspiration for everyone in how she has overcome the traumas in her life. It was worth the price of a flight from Australia just to be at this talk."- Gavin Fox
"Thank you, Rose, for being so courageous to share your story. And we saw how painful it was for you to share it – and even more painful for you to live. But what I really take home from this is you never gave up… I’ll ask for this person for help. I’ll do this next small step. I’ll go and work here. I’ll persevere. And you never, never quit. And I never once heard you say: “I want revenge on those people who hated me and mistreated me.” And I think a lot of us can learn a lot from you - just to never give up and for those that hurt us – not to want revenge or to be bitter. So thank you."
- Margie Grainger
"Listening to Rose's testimonial was heartrending for me. How could a wonderful and peaceful young woman have the misfortune of so much agony, torture, and pure evil happen to her? And how could she come through it all with such grace and remain unbroken by it? She is astounding. I don't think anyone would be unmoved listening to her life story."
- Herb Wolff
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