ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Đào Minh Tri's "Lên Đồng 3" is a profound visual articulation of spiritual transcendence. Against a vibrant, intense red background, two abstracted figures emerge with bold, decisive strokes. The energetic composition, marked by sharp black contours dramatically contrasting with softer pinks, yellows, and creams, orchestrates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. Notably, the piercing eye on the left figure acts as a window to the metaphysical, while the right figure, with its elevated, stylized "hair," radiates an aura of regal mystery. This painting not only depicts a ritual but viscerally conveys the ecstatic state of spiritual possession, a dramatic convergence of the tangible and the ethereal.
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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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