ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Mai Trung Thu's captivating Nu, rendered on delicate silk, stands as a quintessential portrayal of East Asian feminine grace. The harmonious composition draws the eye to the serene beauty of the reclining figure, whose direct yet subtly reserved gaze engages the viewer with profound intimacy. The palette is a masterclass in soft contrasts: the warm, luminous skin tone is beautifully offset by the cool jade green of the headscarf and drapery, creating a visual symphony of understated elegance. Mai Trung Thu's fluid brushwork and the painting's tranquil spirit elevate Nu beyond a mere figure study, presenting a timeless testament to inner beauty and the refined purity of Vietnamese art.
Nhớ biển
2016 • 80 x 100cm • Water Color, Silk Painting
Hương đêm 2
2016 • 80 x 100cm • Water Color, Silk Painting
Hương đêm 1
2016 • 80 x 100cm • Water Color, Silk Painting
Nàng sn
2019 • 60 x 80cm • Silk Painting
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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