ABOUT THE ARTWORK
"Countryside" by Nguyễn Thị Hòa is an exquisite lacquer symphony that transports the viewer into the setting of a traditional Vietnamese village. The masterful composition is distinguished by golden branches rising in the foreground; these elements skillfully divide the space while framing a vibrant herd of red cattle and the rhythms of daily life. The lacquer medium is employed with great artistry to create a warm, nostalgic palette—featuring deep greens, earthy browns, and the shimmering gold of the foliage—all harmonizing to perfectly capture the serenity of rural life. The imagery of the cattle, laborers, and children, alongside the ancient village gate, creates a deeply evocative scene that radiates a beauty both rustic and refined, thereby affirming the enduring value of Vietnamese cultural heritage.
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
PARTICIPATED EXHIBITIONS
No cataloged exhibitions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Nguyễn Thị Hòa
(1957 – )Nguyễn Thị Hòa is an artist trained at the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, having completed a five-year intermediate program prior to her undergraduate studies (1977–1982). She works primarily with lacquer, exploring familiar subjects such as portraits, landscapes, women, children, and still lifes. Her paintings feature solid forms and meticulously handled colors, with a restrained use of gold, silver, and eggshell white. In her portraiture, she tends to flatten forms, capturing subjects in private, tranquil, and highly symbolic states of interiority.
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