ABOUT THE ARTWORK
In his work "Screen (side 2: landscape)", the renowned painter Nguyen Gia Tri created a fantastical world of plants, where the richness of nature is elevated through the magnificent medium of lacquer. The dense composition, overflowing with reaching tropical foliage, creates an impressive spatial depth. The colors are strongly contrasting: the deep black background highlights the shimmering silver-white patches of mother-of-pearl, along with deep reds and warm earthy yellows. Light seems to emanate from within, radiating from the exquisite, brilliant leaf veins created by the master's hand. Soft, graceful lines embrace each leaf form, simultaneously showcasing the meticulous detail in every delicate vein. The work is not just a landscape painting but a symphony of colors and materials, evoking feelings of vibrant life, pristine beauty, and the mystery of the tropical forest. Nguyen Gia Tri's style, showcased through his masterful silver leafing and mother-of-pearl inlay techniques, elevated lacquerware to a highly symbolic contemporary art form, affirming his talent and pioneering vision.
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PARTICIPATED EXHIBITIONS
No cataloged exhibitions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST

Nguyễn Gia Trí
(1908 – 1993)Nguyễn Gia Trí (1908-1993) was a pioneering master painter who elevated traditional Vietnamese lacquer art into a modern, internationally recognized painting language. He is celebrated for his unique Decorative Symbolism, blending East Asian essence with innovative thinking to create multi-layered, opulent, and philosophically rich lacquer works. His profound influence shaped a new era for Vietnamese lacquer.
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