"Tet: The Art Home" is an annual event that aims to honor the beauty of Vietnamese contemporary art and traditional Eastern cultural values. This collection introduces works by many famous artists, including painters Le Vuong (born in 1952), Bui Huu Hung (born in 1957), Doan Xuan Tang (born in 1977), Nguyen The Hung (born in 1981), Doan Van Toi (born in 1989), Vu Van Tich (born in 1989) and Mifa (born in 1990).
The exhibition takes place at 32a Nha Chung, Hanoi.
The works use a variety of materials, from watercolor on silk, oil to lacquer, creating a vivid picture of nature, landscape, people and deep contemplation from multiple perspectives. In addition, the exhibition also displays ceramic products with fresh flower colors and auspicious symbols over hundreds of years, present in every living room, embracing the peach, apricot, pear and plum branches of spring.
Cozy exhibition space
The exhibition space is divided into three floors, each a different visual and emotional journey. The deep blue of the walls is the backdrop for colorful paintings and antique ceramic works, creating an elegant yet warm atmosphere. Every detail, from the soft lighting to the arrangement of the works, evokes a sense of relaxation, like stepping into a house welcoming spring with artistic touches.
The paintings are arranged alongside exquisite ancient artifacts from East Asia, such as classic ceramics with spring flowers. They are not only decorative but also represent symbols of luck and prosperity in East Asian culture, creating an artistic space as close as a Vietnamese home celebrating Tet.
The deep blue of the walls provides a backdrop for the colorful paintings and ancient ceramic works on the second floor of the exhibition.
The uniqueness of "Tet: The Art Home" lies not only in its artistic value but also in the way the exhibition evokes memories and emotions. The paintings and artifacts are not simply for viewing but also serve as messages about family ties, cultural pride, and continuity from one generation to the next.
Notably, the exhibition features artist Bui Huu Hung, known as the "diplomatic painter" for his traditional lacquer paintings. Born in 1957 in Hanoi, Mr. Hung graduated from the Hanoi University of Fine Arts and is a member of the International Lacquer Painters Association. His works have appeared in many major exhibitions in the UK, the US, Russia, and many other countries.
His lacquer paintings are a harmonious combination of skillful techniques and Vietnamese cultural symbols, such as images of kings and queens, or traditional objects such as inkstones and wooden boxes. In particular, he has participated in Vietnamese cultural diplomacy programs, bringing lacquer paintings as gifts to heads of state, including the Japanese Emperor and the German Chancellor.
The bronze peak is elaborately carved, in the distance is a painting by artist Bui Huu Hung with strong Confucianism.
In addition, the exhibition also features artist Le Vuong, famous for his realistic painting style. With more than half a century of experience in the profession, he is a master of "painting silence" with meticulousness and ingenuity in each stroke. Although modern technology helps artists easily recreate details through photographs, artist Le Vuong remains loyal to the traditional direct painting method. He and Bui Huu Hung are the two oldest artists at the exhibition, bringing a connection between the past and the present through works full of depth as well as diversity in terms of art and art space.
Tet is coming very soon and this exhibition is like an invitation for the audience to step into the space of art and emotion.
The exhibition "Tet: The Art Home" is a special space where art blends with traditional beauty, bringing a cozy feeling like being in a house on Tet holiday. With delicate decoration, ancient ceramic vases decorated with peach and apricot branches, or dry potted plants evoke familiar images of every Vietnamese family preparing to welcome spring. Each corner of the display reminds visitors of a Tet atmosphere, making them feel the breath of spring through works of art and artifacts bearing strong cultural imprints.
Tet is approaching, and this exhibition invites visitors to enter a space of art and emotion. Not only a place to admire, "Tet: The Art Home" is also an opportunity for everyone to find a deep connection with traditional spiritual values in modern life. A new year is about to begin, and this Tet exhibition will certainly be the ideal starting point, bringing inspiration and warmth to your soul.
"Tet: The Art Home" takes place from January 6 to February 28, 2025 at Indochine House, 32A Nha Chung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. The exhibition is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day of the week, except Tet holidays, promising to bring an inspiring art space for the upcoming spring.
