The “Start, Everywhere” art exhibition is a special rendezvous between art lovers and artist Nguyen The Hung. He is an artist who continually seeks, explores, and recreates new creative inspirations. This is not just an art event but an experiential journey, guiding each viewer to reflect on the concept of beginnings in life and art.
Introduction to the “Start, Everywhere” Exhibition
The “Start, Everywhere” exhibition opens an artistic world where every moment holds the potential for a beginning. The overarching idea is that creation has no endpoint but continually expands in space, time, and human imagination.
Through his latest works, artist Nguyen The Hung brings viewers a journey to explore the endless movement of emotions and artistic thinking. Each painting is both a distinct milestone and part of a continuous flow, always giving the viewer a sense of stepping into a new beginning.
- Time: April 12, 2025 – April 26, 2025
- Location: Indochine House Gallery – 32A Nha Chung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Introduction to Artist Nguyen The Hung
Artist Nguyen The Hung is a familiar face in Vietnam’s contemporary art scene, known for his skillful blend of traditional materials and modern painting language. Over many years, he has persistently pursued his creative path, experimenting and refining to build a distinct personal mark.
The creative journey for the exhibition’s series spanned multiple phases, from initial sketches to complete compositions. Throughout, Hung continually questioned himself: what is a beginning, is there an absolute starting point, or does beginning always accompany continuation? These questions are embedded in every line and color, creating a coexistence between personal memories and the universality of art.
Space & Display Method of the Exhibition
The exhibition “Begin, Everywhere” is not just about introducing works, but is also built as a complete artistic experience. Every detail in the space is calculated to take viewers on a journey of colors, ideas and emotions.
- Open space layout: The works are not arranged in a linear order but are arranged alternately, creating a multi-dimensional connection. Viewers can freely move, explore and find their own rhythm of enjoyment.
- Light as a layer of painting: The lighting system is designed to highlight the tones and materials of each painting. Warm and cold light is flexibly adjusted, creating the feeling that the works are “breathing” and changing according to the viewing angle.
- Silence and rhythm: Between the strong color blocks are intentionally arranged empty spaces. These are the “breathing” spaces, helping viewers pause and contemplate before moving on to the next experience.
- Multi-layered experience: From a distance, viewers feel the overall color block and composition; when approaching, the materials, details, and traces of the artist’s creation open up another story. It is this multi-layeredness that makes each approach to a work a new encounter.
- Space as a flow: The entire exhibition is arranged as a continuous flow, without a clear starting or ending point – just like the name “Start, everywhere”. At any stopping point, the audience can feel like they are entering another “beginning”.
Artistic Style of Nguyen The Hung in “Start, Everywhere”
Nguyen The Hung’s artistic style in “Start, Everywhere” is defined by abstract forms, layered colors, and the pursuit of emotional depth. He combines traditional techniques with contemporary expressions, creating a unique language where each work is an invitation to reflect on beginnings.
- Modern lacquer: From a foundation of traditional painting, Hung combines lacquer techniques with experimental treatments, making the surface of the painting both deep and reflecting the subtle vibrations of color.
- Do paper and gold leaf: He uses Do paper and gold leaf patches as a layer of sparkling memories, both fragile and durable. The appearance of gold leaf in many works creates a sacred feeling, reminiscent of Eastern culture.
- Mixed materials: Not bound by a framework, the artist combines acrylic, pigments, and even everyday materials to create surprising effects. It is this freedom that makes the surface of his paintings always changeable, polysemous, and emotional.
- Craftsmanship: Each work retains traces of the hand – from brush strokes, overlapping patches, and scratches – as the artist directly dialogues with the material.
For Nguyen The Hung, material is not only a means of expression, but also a living entity, building his own world of paintings. Thanks to that, each painting is not only to be looked at but also to be “touched”, to feel the movement of time and consciousness.
Some Featured Works at the “Start, Everywhere” Exhibition
Among the works displayed at “Start, Everywhere”, there are works that become special highlights, clearly showing the unique style of artist Nguyen The Hung. These paintings also suggest diverse layers of meaning for viewers:
- “Memory Flow”: With its soft blue and warm yellow tones, the work evokes the feeling of a flowing river, where memories and the present blend. Viewers can see the silhouettes of everyday pieces floating in the open space.
- “Seed of Life”: An energetic painting, with strong lines and fresh colors. The work affirms that beginnings always contain vitality, rebirth and endless hope.
- “Origin”: Abstract but intimate, the painting depicts continuous spirals, symbolizing endless continuity. This is one of the works that clearly demonstrates the creative philosophy that the exhibition aims for: every beginning does not stand still, but is always moving and changing.
- “First Light of Day”: The work uses a gentle color palette, recreating the pure moment when light touches all things. It gives viewers a sense of peace, while affirming belief in good things starting from the simplest things.
Each work is a separate “door”, opening to many different approaches. Viewers can enter through intuition, through personal memories or through philosophical contemplation. But the common point is that they all lead us to a new “beginning”.
