Artists unite for a collective art showcase in Hanoi

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HÀ NỘI - A diverse group of artists from Hà Nội, HCM City, and Huẻ́ have teamed up to display their newest creations with their unique flair and choice of materials at the Việt Nam National Museum of Fine Arts. This exhibition, titled Friends, is all about camaraderie and collaboration, featuring eight extraordinary artists, each with their own distinct style.

The eight artists exhibiting are Tran Đình Khương and Doan Thúy Hạnh, Nguyě̉n Ngọc Anh, Phamā Hoàng Anh, Nguyě̉n Thị Anh Mi, Диnh Ngọc Thắng, Tran Anh Huy, and the youngest among them, Tran Đình Long Vân. These artists are more than just colleagues; they are friends, bound together by a shared passion for creating art in the contemporary era.

According to art critic Lương Xuân Đoàn, these artists choose their own path amidst the twists and turns of modern life, setting their own visual and aesthetic shifts for all to see.

A work by Trần Đình Long Vân at the exhibition at the Việt Nam National Museum of Fine Arts.

Born in 2000, Vân is an incredibly talented multimedia artist, with a deep-rooted fascination for human connections at the heart of his work. He uses a blend of watercolors, oils, and lacquer to create striking images, demonstrating a profound understanding of the essence and strengths of each medium.

Vân completed his studies at the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Ireland, and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Collaborative Arts Studies. Living between Ireland and Việt Nam has shaped Vân's unique cultural identity, which shines through in his artwork. His works symbolize his inner journey of adapting to a new culture and his yearning to connect with others. Through the weaving of vibrant colors, he presents abstract yet connected images that stimulate contemplation.

Couple Khương and Hạnh have created an artistic "duet" using traditional lacquer materials, supported by a deep technical foundation and expertise. Their unique combination of traditional lacquer techniques and modern painting styles captures the gentle beauty and kind nature of the Vietnamese people. In Khương's paintings, the image of fish is not only a cultural symbol, but also a messenger of determination and resilience, reflecting the depth of the Vietnamese consciousness. Meanwhile, Hạnh focuses on portraits of children and flowers using the lacquer technique to express bright colors and the play of light and dark in her works, capturing the serenity and purity of childhood and nature.

Huẻ́-native Mi is a renowned artist recognised for her skills in silk painting. With the series entitled 'Paper Birds' on display, Mi uses silk painting techniques in harmony with heightened personal creativity, creating a distinct style for herself.

A work by artist Phạm Hoàng Anh.

Thắng, from HCM City, presents a series of oil-on-canvas paintings focused on 'Young Women and the Beauty of Spring' at the exhibition. With a steady brushstroke and a knack for balancing bright and vibrant colors, her paintings evoke deep emotions, leaving viewers in awe of their powerful visual impact.

The exhibition highlights Hà Nội-themed paintings by Huẻ́ artist Huy. His paintings depict the ancient beauty of the thousand-year-old cultural heritage of Văn Miếu Temple, Chùa Một Cột, or Ô Quan Chưởng - one of Hà Nội's old city gates.

The exhibition runs until May 13 at 66 Nguyễn Thái Học Street. - VNS

Enrichment Insights:This special collaborative exhibition, themed around artistic friendship and regional diversity, showcases the works of eight significant artists: Pham Hoang Anh, Tran Dinh Khuong, Doan Thuy Hanh, Dinh Ngoc Thang, Nguyen Van Hai, Nguyen Thi Hoai Thuong, Nguyen Hai Anh, and Tran Anh Huy. Their collective creativity is on display at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts, shining a light on the camaraderie and unity among artists from different regions of Vietnam. The exhibition features more than 30 artworks, highlighting the unique styles and talents of these artists.

Acrylic painting by Đinh Ngọc Thắng

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The collaborative exhibition, titled Friends, at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts, in Hà Nội, harmonizes eight distinct artists of different regions, showcasing their new pieces that demonstrate their contemporary art styles.
One of the youngest artists at the exhibition, Tran Đình Long Vân, a multimedia artist born in 2000, uses a fusion of watercolors, oils, and lacquer to portray abstract yet connected images, reflecting his journey adapting to different cultures and his yearning for human connections.
Couple Tran Đình Khương and Doan Thúy Hạnh, using traditional lacquer materials and modern painting techniques, create an artistic duet that reveals the gentle beauty and kindness of Vietnamese people while encapsulating the Vietnamese consciousness with symbolic images like fish.
Huẻ́ artist Nguyen Thi Hoai Mi, renowned for her silk painting skills, presents a series called 'Paper Birds' at the exhibition, combining traditional techniques with personal creativity to create a distinctive style.
Huẻ́ artist Tran Anh Huy highlights the ancient beauty of Hà Nội's cultural heritage through acrylic paintings featuring iconic landmarks like Văn Miếu Temple and Ô Quan Chưởng.