ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Mai Trung Thu’s captivating work " Mother and child" is a profound homage to the tender essence of motherhood. At its core, a mother, gracefully adorned in the traditional áo dài, embraces her infant with a tender kiss, while an older child stands nearby, completing this intimate family tableau. The harmonious composition, set against a serene backdrop of warm ochres and soft greens, evokes the tranquil beauty of the Vietnamese countryside. This interplay of color and form creates an atmosphere of gentle domesticity and emotional depth. The artwork radiates a profound warmth and purity, celebrating universal familial bonds and the timeless elegance of Vietnamese cultural heritage.
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Nhớ biển
2016 • 80 x 100cm • Water Color, Silk Painting
Cửa hàng hoa
2005 • N/A • Oil Painting
Làng quê 2
2009 • 60 x 70cm • Lacquer
Làng quê
2002 • 100 x 120cm • Lacquer
PARTICIPATED EXHIBITIONS
No cataloged exhibitions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mai Trung Thứ
(1906 – 1980)Mai Trung Thứ (1906-1980) was a Vietnamese master of silk painting, renowned for his poetic artistic world where homeland memories and intimate life are re-created through lyrical rhythms. He forged a distinctive style characterized by delicate lines and soft pastel colors, elegantly portraying the beauty of women and children within warm domestic settings. His oeuvre gracefully intertwines Eastern painting traditions with a modern spirit, contributing an enduring legacy to Vietnamese art.
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