ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Đặng Xuân Hòa’s "Life" is a profound oil on canvas, a rich tapestry of symbolism and surrealism woven through a fragmented yet harmonious composition. Against his signature palette of earthy greens and blues, Hòa constructs a unique universe populated by elongated, often distorted human figures, mundane objects, and spiritual motifs such as the sun, stylized lotus forms, and a meditating figure. The predominant somber tones evoke a sense of quiet introspection and deep contemplation. Each element appears as a metaphor for the cycle of existence, the intricate connection between the material and the spiritual, and the transient and eternal. The artwork invites viewers into a thoughtful exploration of life's multifaceted meanings, rendered in Hòa's distinctive and powerfully expressive style.
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PARTICIPATED EXHIBITIONS
No cataloged exhibitions.
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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