Exhibition
Insights in Ink
By Myanmar Women’s Rights Organisations supported by the Government of Norway and coincides with the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security
“Insights in Ink” opens at BACC, featuring visual data stories of Myanmar women living through crisis
Bangkok, Thailand – Insights in Ink, a new exhibition opening at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) on 21 October 2025, presents stories of Myanmar women human rights defenders, told through hand-drawn data visualisations inspired by the country’s rich textile traditions. Each work reflects strength, agency and survival in an environment that constantly threatens to take those rights away.
Living in Myanmar or in exile, eight women anonymously tracked their daily experiences — from moments of connection to patterns of exhaustion. Artist and data designer Stefanie Posavec then translated this data into large-scale, hand-drawn works that capture acts of care, hope, work and survival as powerful visual testimonies.
“Through tracking my data, I learned to celebrate even the smallest moments of hope. Even in unexpected places — like falling off my bike,” said Yoke Yoke*, who works for an organization documenting political and military developments in Myanmar.
“Moving to Thailand uprooted my life, bringing a lot of uncertainty and change,” she said. “Tracking these little joys reminded me that resilience isn’t just about making it through tough times; it’s also about finding energy and happiness in everyday life.”
Artist, Stefanie Posavec, whose work has been exhibited internationally, including at MoMA, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Centre Pompidou, is known for using data as a creative medium. This exhibition marks her first use of this artistic methodology for advocacy.
“This project felt very different from my past work with personal data. It was the first time I used data collection and visualisation not just for self-reflection, but to tell others’ stories and advocate for change,” Stefanie said.
“The trust these women placed in me felt immense. I carried a deep responsibility to honor that trust and to treat their data with great care, especially given the sensitivity of their lives and contexts.”
The exhibition is proudly supported by the Government of Norway and coincides with the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, a global call to elevate women’s roles in peacebuilding and to protect their rights in conflict.
Visitors to Insights in Ink are invited to experience these data stories as human narratives – witnessing the resilience of Myanmar women and the power of art to carry voices that might otherwise go unheard.
For more information, please contact
Kittima Chareeprasit
Website: insightsinink.org
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