About the artwork
Vietnamese artist Hong Viet Dung creates poetical landscapes of extraordinary texture and depth. The artist uses a monochromatic colour palette for this painting, conveying a palpable aura of nostalgia and serenity. In the foreground of the work a single figure is visible, minuscule against a backdrop of massive foliage. Hong’s nuanced use of colour and scale demonstrates his artistic mastery, inviting us to contemplate our position in this vast world, and his visual poetry leaves a strong impact on those who view his works.
About the artist
Hailing from Hanoi, Vietnam, Hong Viet Dung was born in 1962 and apprenticed at the Pham Viet Son Painting Studio in 1979 before joining the Hanoi Industrial College of Fine Arts in 1984. Hong graduated with a degree in painting and later went on to becoming one of the founding members of the Gang of Five, a member of the Vietnam Plastic Art Association and the Literature and Art Association. As a painter, Hong has exhibited in several countries including Russia, Germany, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Norway, USA, Australia and Great Britain. He has also participated in the Europ'Art International ArtFair in Geneva, Switzerland. Hong held a retrospective of work in the collection of the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum and Singapore Art Museum. His works have been auctioned in international auction houses like Christies.
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