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"Transformation" is the concluding event of a series of residency, creative activities, and exhibitions organized by VCCA in collaboration with Luong Art Space, showcasing 35 stone sculptures from 9 artists: Dao Chau Hai, Le Thi Hien, Khong Do Tuyen, Le Lang Luong, Luong Van Viet, Tran An, Thai Nhat Minh, Luong Trinh, and Dao Tan.
The inspiration for the "Transforming" art series originates from Ninh Van commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province – home to a long-standing traditional stone carving village. From raw stone blocks, artists have transformed the shapes, colors, and forms, creating works in diverse styles and artistic personalities. This also breaks away from the conventional material choices of each artist, creating a playground for diverse ideas and showcasing contemporary expression on materials of all eras.
The "Transforming" exhibition is currently taking place at VCCA (Royal City, Hanoi). - Photo: VCCA
In addition to the exhibition, VCCA will organize art seminars with the participation of artists, experts, and art critics to analyze the beauty of sculpture. - Photo: VCCA
The artworks are displayed in a sophisticated space; from the arrangement to the lighting, everything highlights the lines and details of the pieces, while simultaneously creating a kind of communicative language that connects the viewer with the exhibited stone sculptures.
In particular, instead of just viewing from a distance like in typical exhibitions, viewers are allowed to get up close and interact with the "Transformation" artworks by touching them and posing for selfies, thereby creating their own works in connection with the stones.
A young person poses for a photo with the sculpture "Wings" by artist Thai Nhat Minh. - Photo: Kalia Tran
Photo: FB/Nguyen Nguyenn
Photo: FB/Nguyen Nguyenn
Sharing his thoughts on the event, curator and sculptor Khong Do Tuyen affirmed that "Transformation" will bring art lovers fascinating stories about stone: "The artistic evolution of 'Transformation' reflects the sentiments of the group of sculptors - always looking towards their homeland and roots - where countless generations of skilled artisans have created numerous architectural and artistic works preserved throughout the country."
Additional information
The exhibition will be open to the public free of charge from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily, from October 10, 2021 to January 2, 2022, at the Vincom Contemporary Art Center - VCCA (3rd Floor, Royal City, 72 Nguyen Trai, Hanoi).
VCCA will limit the number of visitors at the exhibition at any one time. In addition, visitors will have their temperature checked at the entrance of Royal City Shopping Center, must fill out a health declaration form, and must wear face masks throughout the exhibition.
