Mẹ và con

In "Mother and Child," Nguyen Van Minh depicts an intimate moment of rest with a soft, horizontal composition. The mother lies on her side, her long black hair flowing, while the child nestles against her body; the curves of their bodies, arms, and blue dress intertwine in a continuous embrace. The simplification of facial expressions and gestures allows the mother-child bond to emerge naturally, without the need for dramatic expression.

The color palette of blue, gray, black, and warm skin tones creates a balance between tranquility and intimacy. The background is divided into light-colored squares, both suggesting the floor and highlighting the mother-child figures above. With its light, transparent, and highly sculptural lacquer material, the work not only expresses maternal love but also evokes a profound sense of peace, where the mother's body becomes the child's first support, warmth, and safe world.