ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Lý Trực Sơn's Studio 1 is a compelling exploration of inner space, rendered with the profound luminosity of lacquer. The tripartite composition orchestrates a serene balance, drawing the eye to the central figure, a woman in a meditative pose. Her form, defined by simplified yet expressive lines and vibrant hues of vermilion and burnt orange, stands in striking contrast against the muted charcoal and deep black panels. Golden accents and dynamic strokes on the periphery enrich the visual narrative, inviting contemplation. This piece masterfully fuses traditional Vietnamese aesthetics with a modern sensibility, creating a timeless realm of quiet introspection and emotional depth unique to Sơn's command of the medium.
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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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