ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Lý Trực Sơn's Year of the Rooster transforms the familiar zodiac animal into a majestic and potent symbol through the unique language of lacquer. The concise, decisive composition centers on the rooster's powerful form, set against an energetic background. A vibrant palette of fiery reds and burnt oranges merges with deep browns and blacks, accentuated by shimmering gold streaks, creating the characteristic depth and luminosity of the lacquer medium. Each stroke conveys intense vitality and an indomitable spirit, elevating the rooster beyond a mere calendar symbol into an ode to primal beauty and enduring life force. This work exemplifies a sophisticated bridge between traditional iconography and modern artistic expression.
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RETROSPECTIVE OF VISION
Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3 Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Ward Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.ABOUT THE ARTIST
Lý Trực Sơn
(1949 – )Lý Trực Sơn (b. 1949) is a preeminent Vietnamese artist celebrated for his rhythmic and emotionally charged abstract lacquer practice. He masterfully transforms profound emotional energy into unique abstract lacquer structures, characterized by thick surfaces, strong chromatic rhythms, and a distinctive vermilion-black-gold palette. His oeuvre not only honors the rich heritage of traditional lacquer but also forges a deeply contemporary expressive language.
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