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 work brings to viewers amazement and surprise at the magical transformation of art made from leftover materials and old pieces that breathe time from a contemporary perspective.
Artist Gilles Jonemann
“New Look New Laque” celebrates the sustainable values that Hanoia aspires to pursue to the end. The story begins with the meeting between Hermès and Hanoia at Thien Hong workshop, the unit that crafts buffalo horn and lacquer products for Hermès.
The person in charge of Hermès’ Petit h workshop, where the brand’s sustainable development projects are developed, inspired Hanoia to turn surplus materials and used items into works of art and connected Hanoia with artist Gilles Jonemann, who laid the foundation stone for Hermès’ Petit h workshop. This is the opportunity for the “New Look New Laque” exhibition in Vietnam.
"New Look New Laque" is an exhibition with 24 works.
The 24 works displayed at the exhibition “New Look New Laque” are 24 items including used vases, trays, large bowls of Hanoia, crafted using the traditional craft technique of thousands of years ago - lacquer. Gilles Jonemann combined them with old ceramic pieces, old porcelain pieces, discarded iron pieces, brocade scraps, sickles, grass cutting knives, bamboo weaving models of the last century that the author collected in ancient villages, antique shops, construction sites...
The work "Contemplation" has a poetic form, making viewers think of different layers in the subconscious, thinking and culture of human beings.
The work "Archaeology" has many different names: Time; Memories; Remembrance
Those objects, though rustic, small and seemingly worthless, carry the element of time and are imbued with the spirit of Vietnamese culture. When assembled, combined with Hanoia lacquer with perfect precision, they create a beautiful balance and harmony and turn them into unique works, touching the hearts of art lovers.
These 24 contemporary works also coincide with the 24-hour time element in a day, linking the present and the past to remind us to cherish every moment of living today.
The work "Music" is made of lacquered wood and tree branches.
The work "Meditation" is like a person meditating, contemplating life.
Viewers may have different associations with the same work, but they all feel the joy and magic of life, like flying in their own dreams. From Les danseurs (Dancers), Le Riz d'Or (The Real Jade), L''Ocean (The Ocean) to Le Repos (Rest), Le Temps (Time), Le Refuge (The Refuge)... all are created from the artist's thinking about proportion and great imagination.
Artist Gilles Jonemann shares: “I love objects that breathe time, and deep inside they sparkle with the humble beauty of the past. That is why I chose to accompany Hanoia in this exhibition. The idea of the exhibition is the connection between different eras. Then comes the artistic aspect: the ability to master (or not) a world of materials, shapes and colors that evokes a little madness, a little poetry, a little humor and a spirit of freedom...".
This work affirms the strength and ability to overcome oneself of the performer named "Force".
Born in 1944 in Geneva, a beautiful small city in southwestern Switzerland, Gilles Jonemann received formal training during his youth at the École des Arts Appliqués in Paris (France) and at the academy in Aix-en-Provence (France).
His whole life has been spent collecting special materials such as shells, sea urchins, fragments or seeds and nuts from all over the world and then crafting them into exquisite and unique jewelry that is very much Gilles's own. He has traveled to many places in the world not only to serve his hobby of traveling but also to collaborate with many companies and artists in Nicaragua, Madagascar, Mali and most recently in Vietnam. In addition, he has collaborated with many luxury brands such as Morabito, Per Spook, Issey Miyaké and now Hermès with the sustainable development projects of the Petit h workshop.
When assembled by the artist, combining Hanoia lacquer with manual techniques, all create a beautiful harmonious resonance, becoming unique works, touching the hearts of art lovers.
Hanoia is a leading luxury craft manufacturer in Vietnam, always wanting to rely on the talent and creativity of young people in the country to become a “made in Vietnam” brand that is increasingly appreciated by the world. The exhibition “New Look New Laque” is an opportunity for young people of Hanoia to learn from the experiences of great artists, so that they can come up with ideas and develop similar projects themselves in the future. In the future, Hanoia will continue to cooperate with domestic and foreign artists to promote sustainable values and improve itself.
More information
Exhibition “New Look New Laque”
Open from 8am to 9pm from November 25th to December 1st, at Hanoi Exhibition Information Center, 93 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Open to the public
