ABOUT THE ARTWORK
"Pushing back war" by Đào Minh Tri is a hauntingly evocative lacquer on wood masterpiece. Against a profound black background dotted with myriad luminous specks, two colossal abstract forms confront each other, generating an intense energetic field. The left side, composed of yellows, greens, and oranges interspersed with both angular and sinuous shapes, seems to embody resistance and a yearning for peace. Conversely, the right form, with its somber tones, sharp contours, and blood-red hues, alongside small, struggling human-like figures, powerfully evokes the brutality and aggression of war. This dramatic composition, coupled with strong contrasts in color and imagery, fully captures the fierce spirit of struggle, serving as a potent call to repel violence and embrace hope.
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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