ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Thành Chương's "Moonlit Night" (Đêm trăng) is a vibrant folk ballad rendered in traditional lacquer. The composition features powerful yet allegorical geometric forms, where simplified human figures coalesce into a harmonious whole, evoking a contemplative community. A radiant golden moon strikingly illuminates the deep indigo background, crafting a mystical, sacred ambiance. The exquisite interplay of verdant greens, rich reds, and luminous golds not only offers visual splendor but also hints at profound spiritual depths, inviting viewers into a world of tranquility and yearning. Chương masterfully transforms lacquer into a narrative language, where tradition and modernity beautifully converge.
Làng quê
2002 • 100 x 120cm • Lacquer
Chân dung mùa thu
2017 • 80 x 80cm • Lacquer
Hoa Diên Vĩ trong sương sớm
N/A • 180 x 120cm • Lacquer
Sông Hương
N/A • 180 x 120cm • Lacquer
PARTICIPATED EXHIBITIONS
No cataloged exhibitions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST

Thành Chương
(1949 – )Thành Chương (b. 1949) stands as a seminal figure in Vietnamese contemporary art, renowned for his expressive reimagining of traditional folk aesthetics. His oeuvre masterfully bridges the gap between heritage and modernity, employing bold outlines, striking red-black contrasts, and symbolic spaces to animate folk-inspired figures with profound cultural resonance. Through his distinctive visual language, Chương crafts a world deeply rooted in Vietnamese cultural memory, offering a unique and reflective perspective on national identity.
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