ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Đào Minh Tri's The Realm of Life and Death masterfully employs lacquer to present a visually arresting and profound cosmic narrative. A powerful central composition, evoking a stylized skeletal structure—a poignant emblem of human transience—is enveloped by resplendent golden swirls, pulsating with vitality. The intricate background, teeming with myriad fish motifs, symbolizes eternal life, incessant rebirth, and the perpetual flow of existence. The rich interplay of deep reds, earthy browns, and luminous gold and silver not only highlights the unique depth of lacquer but also conveys a powerful message about the cyclical nature of being. This work transcends mere representation, inviting contemplation on the harmonious fusion of life and death within an eternal cosmic tapestry.
Sương mai
2023 • D=120cm • Lacquer
Vàng son một thuở
2023 • 120 x 160cm • Lacquer
Thuở vàng son
2023 • 90 x 120cm • Lacquer
Hành trì
2018 • 80 x 150cm • Oil Painting
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RETROSPECTIVE OF VISION
Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3 Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Ward Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.ABOUT THE ARTIST

Đào Minh Tri
(1949 – )Đào Minh Tri (b. 1949) stands as a leading figure in contemporary Vietnamese painting, distinguished by his masterful creation of enchanting symbolic and mystical spaces. Utilizing oil and lacquer, he intricately weaves a rich inner world through surreal figures, profound spiritual symbolism, mystical colors, and dreamlike settings, resulting in timeless works that possess a quiet, enduring charm.
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