ABOUT THE ARTWORK
In this compelling oil on canvas, Đặng Xuân Hòa crafts a symbolic world rich with contemplative depth. The horizontal composition features his signature large-headed figures, rendered in an earthy yellow, precariously balanced on a stark black horizontal bar, evoking a profound sense of equilibrium and burden. The muted background, a grid of soft pink, cream, and brown squares, accentuates the bold black masses of the circular discs and hair. Each stylized face, with its prominent eyes and sealed lips, emanates a quiet stoicism, hinting at unspoken narratives of interconnectedness and life's inherent weights. This piece is a vivid testament to Hòa's distinctive style, where folk art sensibilities converge with modern expressionism.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Đặng Xuân Hòa
(1959 – )Born in 1959, Đặng Xuân Hòa stands as a pivotal figure in contemporary Vietnamese art, a prominent member of the "Gang of Five" whose expressive and narrative style shaped the Đổi Mới era. Through distorted faces, a hot palette, and forceful brushwork, he profoundly portrays the condition of modern humanity, seamlessly blending Vietnamese cultural identity with international artistic lexicons. His works, ranging from portraits to daily life scenes, consistently offer contemplative depth on memory and ancestral roots.
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