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The exhibition "New Look New Laque," or "A New Beauty of Lacquer," showcases collaborative works between Hanoia and artist Gilles Jonemann, one of the designers who laid the foundation for Hermès' Petit h project.
Each artwork evokes awe and wonder in viewers, showcasing the miraculous transformation of art created from leftover materials and old fragments imbued with the spirit of time, viewed through a contemporary lens.
Artist Gilles Jonesmann
“New Look New Laque” celebrates the sustainable values that Hanoia aspires to pursue. The story begins with a meeting between Hermès and Hanoia at the Thien Hong workshop, the unit that crafts buffalo horn and lacquerware products for Hermès.
The person in charge of Hermès' Petit h workshop, where the brand develops sustainable projects, inspired Hanoia to create projects that transform leftover and used materials into works of art. This also connected Hanoia with artist Gilles Jonemann, who laid the foundation for Hermès' Petit h workshop. This led to the creation of the "New Look New Laque" exhibition in Vietnam.
"New Look New Laque" is an exhibition featuring 24 artworks.
The 24 pieces displayed at the "New Look New Laque" exhibition are 24 used items including vases, trays, and large bowls from Hanoia, crafted using traditional lacquerware techniques passed down through generations. Gilles Jonemann combined them with old pottery fragments, discarded iron pieces, scraps of brocade, sickles, grass-cutting knives, and bamboo-woven models from the previous century, which the artist collected from ancient villages, antique shops, and construction sites.
The artwork "Reflection" possesses a poetic form, prompting viewers to contemplate the different layers of human subconsciousness, thought, and culture.
The work "Archaeology" has many different names: Time; Remembrance; Memory.
These objects, though simple, small, and seemingly worthless, are imbued with the essence of time and the spirit of Vietnamese culture. When assembled and combined with Hanoia lacquerware with perfect precision, they create a beautiful balance and harmony, transforming them into unique works of art that touch the hearts of art lovers.
These 24 contemporary artworks also coincide with the 24-hour timeframe, linking the present and the past to remind us to cherish every moment of today.
The artwork "Music" is made of lacquered wood and tree branches.
The artwork "Meditation" resembles a person sitting in meditation, contemplating life.
Viewers may have different associations with the same work, but they all feel the joy and wonder of life, as if soaring in their own dreams. From Les danseurs (Dancers), Le Riz d'Or (Jewel), L'Ocean (Ocean) to Le Repos (Rest), Le Temps (Time), Le Refuge (Refuge)... all are created from the artist's masterful understanding of proportion and imagination.
Artist Gilles Jonemann shared: “I love objects that breathe the spirit of time, objects that deeply reflect the humble beauty of the past. That's why I chose to collaborate with Hanoia on this exhibition. The main idea of the exhibition is the connection between different eras. Only then does it come to the artistic aspect: the ability to master (or not master) a world of materials, shapes, and colors that evokes a touch of madness, a touch of poetry, a touch of humor, and a spirit of freedom...”
This work affirms the strength and ability of its creator to overcome their own limitations, a power known as "Force".
Born in 1944 in Geneva, a small and beautiful city in southwestern Switzerland, Gilles Jonemann received a formal education in his youth at the École des Arts Appliqués in Paris (France) and at an academy in Aix-en-Provence (France).
His entire life has been dedicated to collecting unique materials such as seashells, sea urchins, fragments, and nuts from around the world, then crafting them into exquisite and unique jewelry that reflects Gilles's distinctive style. He has traveled extensively, not only for his passion for travel but also to collaborate with companies and artists in Nicaragua, Madagascar, Mali, and most recently, Vietnam. He has also partnered with high-end brands such as Morabito, Per Spook, Issey Miyaké, and currently Hermès, through sustainable development projects at his Petit h workshop.
When assembled and combined by the artist using traditional Hanoia lacquer techniques, all the elements create a harmonious and visually stunning effect, resulting in unique works that touch the hearts of art lovers.
Hanoia, a leading high-end handcrafted goods manufacturer in Vietnam, aspires to leverage the talent and creativity of young Vietnamese artists to become a "made in Vietnam" brand increasingly recognized globally. The "New Look New Laque" exhibition provides an opportunity for Hanoia's young artists to learn from renowned artists, enabling them to develop similar projects in the future. Hanoia will also continue to collaborate with artists both domestically and internationally to promote sustainable values and further improve itself.
Additional information
The exhibition “New Look New Laque”
Open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily from November 25th to December 1st, at the Hanoi Exhibition and Information Center, 93 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
Free entry
