A Hanoi artist is showing his mastery of rural landscapes and depictions of women in a distinctive exhibition at Tu Do Gallery.
The sound of music: Hanoi-based artist Nguyen Quoc Dung's painting Duyen Xua (Old Charm), which is on show at an exhibition of his work at 53 Ho Tung Mau Street, District 11, HCM City.Nguyen Quoc Dung, a graduate of Vietnam's Industrial Fine Arts University, is showing his best work in the exhibition Nho (Recollection), including 24 oil paintings in different sizes.
Some of the lighter-coloured paintings feature traditionally dressed women in states of joy and sadness, and others portray beautiful women and evoke memories of life and people.
"I hope viewers will be able to think about their lives and loves as well as happiness and failures in the past, making them think about the lack of importance of past losses," said Dung.
"I find unlimited sources of inspiration in women," said the 49-year-old artist.
"My works convey my soul, boundless imagination and memory towards my childhood. For me, the past captures people's dreams and passions."
Dung said he sees many changes in big cities like Hanoi and HCM City.
"Sometimes I feel grief when I see buildings in urban areas instead of historic houses, but I know the country is developing."
He also added that he's very eagerly awaiting the response from viewers.
The event's highlight includes the paintings Duyen Xua (Old Charm), Hoa Sen (Lotus) and Thon Nu (Rural Girl) in brown and brown-yellow, featuring beautiful women playing traditional games as well as flowers and fish ponds.
Dung worked as an art designer for the Viet Nam Postage Stamp Company. He returned to his field in 1993, working as a freelance artist.
He has had several personal and selected group exhibitions in Hanoi, HCM City and the US.
The exhibition runs until next Tuesday at 53 Ho Tung Mau Street, District 1. Paintings range from US$700 to 1,500 each.
ed note: That's it I'm moving
The sound of music: Hanoi-based artist Nguyen Quoc Dung's painting Duyen Xua (Old Charm), which is on show at an exhibition of his work at 53 Ho Tung Mau Street, District 11, HCM City.Nguyen Quoc Dung, a graduate of Vietnam's Industrial Fine Arts University, is showing his best work in the exhibition Nho (Recollection), including 24 oil paintings in different sizes.
Some of the lighter-coloured paintings feature traditionally dressed women in states of joy and sadness, and others portray beautiful women and evoke memories of life and people.
"I hope viewers will be able to think about their lives and loves as well as happiness and failures in the past, making them think about the lack of importance of past losses," said Dung.
"I find unlimited sources of inspiration in women," said the 49-year-old artist.
"My works convey my soul, boundless imagination and memory towards my childhood. For me, the past captures people's dreams and passions."
Dung said he sees many changes in big cities like Hanoi and HCM City.
"Sometimes I feel grief when I see buildings in urban areas instead of historic houses, but I know the country is developing."
He also added that he's very eagerly awaiting the response from viewers.
The event's highlight includes the paintings Duyen Xua (Old Charm), Hoa Sen (Lotus) and Thon Nu (Rural Girl) in brown and brown-yellow, featuring beautiful women playing traditional games as well as flowers and fish ponds.
Dung worked as an art designer for the Viet Nam Postage Stamp Company. He returned to his field in 1993, working as a freelance artist.
He has had several personal and selected group exhibitions in Hanoi, HCM City and the US.
The exhibition runs until next Tuesday at 53 Ho Tung Mau Street, District 1. Paintings range from US$700 to 1,500 each.
ed note: That's it I'm moving
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