In a world filled with inspirations such as people, cities, nature, human history; artists sometimes find themselves at a crossroads where they ask themselves: "What will be my own way, my path to express my creativity"?
The exhibition is on display at 11:11 Espace until October 15.
Some people choose “poetic ideas” from the most basic things in their daily lives, some go further, to an unreal present to build a completely new world. Whatever the choice, they all intersect at the same point: opening up the imagination, pushing oneself to overcome the boundaries, to freely explore in creativity.
NGUYEN KIM TUYEN (1997)
Kim Tuyen practices oil painting on canvas. For her, canvas is like a stage to express emotions, and art is how she connects literature, music, politics and her own views.
Kim Tuyen considers art as a channel to express her opinions.
The young artist develops her art through a combination of emotion and color. Inspired by realism, Tuyen practices by focusing on capturing moments in a short period of time, then using multiple layers of oil paint to complete her paintings to the fullest.
"The paintings all reflect the reality of natural life but then require self-awareness."
Every thought and movement following inner illusions is also a big challenge for her work, when having to choose between following instinct, or being logical to not be affected by external factors. “When I started, all the paintings reflected the reality of natural life but then required self-awareness. A work of art is like a door to the soul, expressing the artist's emotional streams", artist Kim Tuyen shared.
TON THI LAM GIANG (2001)
Lam Giang's artworks begin with her own observations of her daily life experiences and interactions with her loved ones. Her main themes revolve around people and philosophy of life.
Lam Giang's theme revolves around people and philosophy of life.
Her artworks are a combination of realism and surrealism, both as a way to satisfy her imagination and to develop her technique. The Gen Z artist chooses to delve into personal and social issues through portraits and human gestures. Because she believes that even the smallest flower, a paper boat or an animal – all objects can tell the audience stories from the artist’s very personal perspective.
Lam Giang's painting practice is a mixture of realism and surrealism.
"I want to build my own world with never-ending dreams, where mysterious but extremely familiar people exist," Lam Giang shared. This series of Giang's works is like an artistic diary depicting an imaginary world, marking the process of personal development over time.
TRAN VAN HIEU (2001)
Like many other artists, Hieu Tran has his own unique way of finding inspiration. Deeply influenced by German artist Gabriele Munter, Hieu Tran expresses his artwork focusing on the colors of emotions. Immersing himself in the melody of Fleetwood Mac, wandering from nature to familiar coffee shops; Hieu draws landscapes, people, and objects in the most natural way, using colors as a way to express his emotions and soul.
Self-portrait of Tran Van Hieu.
Hieu Tran exaggerates the emotions in his works with colors, in which the main colors in his paintings are green and purple. "The blend of these colors takes me on a peaceful adventure, where the sun, rain, the sound of ocean waves, and the silhouettes of unidentified people," said the male artist of Gen Z.
The main colors in Hieu Tran's paintings are green and purple.
Through his works of art, Hieu Tran hopes that objects, phenomena, people... will once again "come to life". The subtlety in expression soothes the soul of the audience viewing his paintings.
Christian Gazia (1986)
Christian Gazia is a product designer and art director from France-Hungary. His diverse educational background has fueled a deep curiosity for cultural exploration and artistic pursuits. Christian Gazia is constantly searching for the ideal artistic outlet to capture the stories in his collections. His versatility and passionate storytelling drive have enabled him to tackle a wide range of subjects with a variety of creative approaches.
The Pose
The work "Going out".
In the modern context, Gen Z shapes their personal identity through dynamism and creativity that goes beyond existing borders. Christian Gazia encapsulates this modern hybrid identity by choosing the field of Artificial Intelligence. He skillfully weaves together themes of cultural heritage and vibrant subcultures to create the unique colors of Gen Z.
The work "Windy".
Exhibition information
Exhibition time: September 15 - October 15
Location: 11:11 Espace, 7th floor, Amanaki Building, 10 Nguyen Dang Giai, Thao Dien, HCMC.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00, Monday - Sunday
