ABOUT THE ARTWORK
"Full Moon" by Thành Chương masterfully distills a symbolic and poetic world through the traditional Vietnamese lacquer medium. The composition features elegantly simplified, balanced forms, depicting archetypal figures and a familiar animal bathed in the luminous glow of a golden full moon. The profound, aquamarine background, characteristic of lacquer painting, creates a striking contrast with the warm yellow hues of the moon and garments, imbuing the scene with both tranquility and mystique. This piece transcends mere depiction, serving as a heartfelt narrative on the rustic beauty of Vietnamese culture, where humanity and nature converge in a contemplative and poetic embrace under the complete serenity of the full moon.
Sương mai
2023 • D=120cm • Lacquer
Vàng son một thuở
2023 • 120 x 160cm • Lacquer
Thuở vàng son
2023 • 90 x 120cm • Lacquer
Hạnh nguyện
2020 • 90 x 120cm • Lacquer
PARTICIPATED EXHIBITIONS
No cataloged exhibitions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Thành Chương
(1949 – )Thành Chương (b. 1949) stands as a seminal figure in Vietnamese contemporary art, renowned for his expressive reimagining of traditional folk aesthetics. His oeuvre masterfully bridges the gap between heritage and modernity, employing bold outlines, striking red-black contrasts, and symbolic spaces to animate folk-inspired figures with profound cultural resonance. Through his distinctive visual language, Chương crafts a world deeply rooted in Vietnamese cultural memory, offering a unique and reflective perspective on national identity.
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