ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Mina Ho Ferrante’s "The Keeper of the Flame" is a profoundly poetic and mystical work, inviting viewers into a surreal realm. At its core is the ethereal figure of a girl, cradling a luminous flame—a potent symbol of life, hope, and inner illumination. The balanced composition draws the eye from her serene countenance to her flowing gown adorned with a kaleidoscope of butterflies, suggesting free spirits emanating from her presence. The cool palette of the misty forest and tranquil water starkly contrasts with the vibrant warmth of the fire, creating a compelling visual tension. This artwork transcends a mere portrait, offering a profound meditation on the feminine role in safeguarding and radiating eternal spiritual values.
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PARTICIPATED EXHIBITIONS
No cataloged exhibitions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mina Ho Ferrante
(1968 – )Mina Ho Ferrante is a Vietnamese visual artist and art educator based in Burbank, California. She began establishing her painting career in Vietnam in the late 1980s, and her watercolor-on-silk work was featured in her first solo exhibition in 1988. After moving to the United States in 1991, Mina worked in feature animation, including at Disney Feature Animation, before stepping away from her career to care for her three children. Upon returning to the visual arts, she expanded her artistic, teaching, and exhibition practice in the United States and internationally. Mina’s work explores family, everyday life, memories of Vietnam, the immigrant experience, and the formation of identity in the United States. From 2014 to 2025, she created a series of paintings illustrating her family’s multigenerational memoir, depicting historical upheaval, journeys of escape, reunion, and healing. Mina Ho Ferrante’s art brings together personal memory, family history, and an enduring belief in the power of hope.
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