ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Nguyễn Thị Hòa's "Autumn Portrait" is a lacquer masterpiece that eloquently captures a refined beauty and profound inner world. The graceful inclination of the young woman, draped in a traditional áo dài, her gaze softly directed towards the pristine white chrysanthemums, establishes a delicate balance and serene emotional flow. The lacquer medium is masterfully employed, particularly evident in the áo dài's uniquely textured, almost crackled surface, imparting an aristocratic depth and elegance. A harmonious interplay of subdued, warm background tones with the pure white of the flowers and the deep purple of the vase creates a gentle symphony of colors. This work transcends mere portraiture, offering a poignant reflection on the delicate, contemplative beauty of autumn and the Vietnamese female spirit.
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PARTICIPATED EXHIBITIONS
No cataloged exhibitions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Nguyễn Thị Hòa
(1957 – )Nguyễn Thị Hòa is an artist trained at the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, having completed a five-year intermediate program prior to her undergraduate studies (1977–1982). She works primarily with lacquer, exploring familiar subjects such as portraits, landscapes, women, children, and still lifes. Her paintings feature solid forms and meticulously handled colors, with a restrained use of gold, silver, and eggshell white. In her portraiture, she tends to flatten forms, capturing subjects in private, tranquil, and highly symbolic states of interiority.
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