artLIVE – ‘Sound of Colors Trio’ – a group exhibition by three artists Nguyen Dinh Vu, Nguyen Dinh Viet and Dang Quang Tien, opens up a space that is hazy, different and full of a sense of isolation, as if the viewer is floating between waves of wordless emotions.
The group exhibition ‘Sound of Colors Trio’ presents unique artistic perspectives from three artists Nguyen Dinh Vu, Nguyen Dinh Viet and Dang Quang Tien. The exhibition brings together 19 works inspired by the images and aesthetic elements of Vietnamese folklore, reinterpreted through the lens of contemporary art. The works span a variety of materials, from watercolor, oil to acrylic, bring many new experiences to the audience.
Painter Nguyen Dinh Vu – A separate order in a chaotic world
Nguyen Dinh Vu is a freelance artist living and working in Hanoi. After graduating with a Master’s degree in Visual Arts from the Vietnam University of Fine Arts in 2013, he has always persistently pursued an artistic journey revolving around the conflicts between tradition and modernity.
In the world In his paintings, every detail is arranged in a specific, intentional order. In the world of paintings by artist Nguyen Dinh Vu, every detail is arranged in a specific, intentional order, like the symbol of the box, an image that appears throughout many works as a metaphor for the disconnection and identity crisis in the heart of contemporary society.
Nguyen Dinh Vu’s works do not impose messages but quietly suggest so that viewers can freely find their own layers of perception. Because his paintings are always a mixture of social thoughts and deep concerns from the artist’s inner self.
Nguyen Dinh Viet – Painting Hue with quiet notes
Nguyen Dinh Viet, born in 1989 in Ha Tinh, is a talented painter living and working in Hue. Graduated from Hue University of Arts in 2014, he devoted all his love to the ancient capital – the place that kept and nurtured his lasting artistic inspiration.
Entering the world of Nguyen Dinh Viet’s paintings, viewers seem to be lost in another dimension, where time seems to stand still in the misty fog. Using acrylic and oil painting techniques, he recreates the ancient landscape and architecture of Hue with a beauty that is both realistic and vague, suggesting the depth and cultural values typical of this land.
The minimalist layout and dark color scheme create a mysterious beauty, drawing viewers into a space that is both strange and familiar. The scenes covered in a layer of gray-green mist, as if the light had retreated from sight, left in Hue a quiet memory, filled with silent thoughts and slow, lingering emotions.
Dang Quang Tien – The Art of Difference in ‘Sound of Colors Trio’
Painter Dang Quang Tien was born in 1991 in Ben Tre and graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts in 2018. In the flow of contemporary art in Saigon, he has shaped his own mark with creative thinking imbued with the essence of the West and profound contemplations on the journey to find the true value of life.
His series of watercolor paintings make a strong impression with the lively rhythm of a flock of ducks running in the fields, where the intentionally repeated images create a captivating visual effect. Standing out from the steady flow of movement is the image of a lone duck, appearing as a point of breaking the rules, symbolizing difference, rebellious spirit and the desire for freedom.
Breaking free from the framework of traditional watercolor techniques, he expands the color palette by mixing meticulous strokes with liberal tones, creating strong visual contrasts. His art world is both familiar with the countryside and filled with a spirit of contemporary experimentation, thereby evoking thoughts about people, life and homeland.
Three artists with three separate aesthetic senses, each with their own nuances and ways of expression, but when present together in a common space, they blend naturally, weaving a harmonious whole like a visual symphony, multi-tonal and rich in emotion.
The group exhibition ‘Sound of Colors Trio’ will be open to the public from April 20 to May 10, 2025 at 22 Gallery, 22 Pham Cu Luong, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, City. Ho Chi Minh.
Image source: 22 Gallery
