The “Vietnam – Indonesia Exchange Art Exhibition 2023” showcases 64 art works by 17 Vietnamese artists and 11 Indonesian ones. (Photo: Courtesy of the organiser) On display are mostly paintings in various materials and styles such as impressionism,abstract and realism.
The paintings feature a wide range of topics such as the landscapes and peopleof Vietnam and Indonesia, climate change, environmental protection, andaspirations for peace.
Through the works, the artists also share their inner feelings and thoughts ofthe world, love, family and society.
Among the paintings, the exhibition showcases a group of ceramic statues ofBodhidharma in different sizes and styles by Vietnamese sculpture Nguyen Van Trung,who has a strong passion for Buddhist art.
Nguyen Xuan Tien, the association’s Chairman, said it is the first time theassociation organises a joint exhibition featuring Vietnamese and Indonesianartists. It marks the collaboration in fine arts between the two countries.
He added despite the differences in styles and culture, all artists are focusedon same topics of climate change, war and peace, and people and society, makingtheir works retain both national and epochal characteristics.
Through the art works, the artists bring colleagues, friends, family, and artlovers into their inner world, Tien said, adding this is a magical world ofVietnamese and Indonesia art and an aspiration for values of “chan – thien – my”(the true, the good and the beautiful)."
He hoped more exhibitions among Vietnam, Indonesia and countries in the regionwould be held to introduce unique art works to art lovers, as well ascontribute to the art development of each country and the region.
Heri Kristanto, an artist from Indonesia, said his colleagues and he wereexcited to join the exhibition in HCM City. It was an opportunity for artistsof both countries to meet and share their experiences and skills.
He expected to have more exchange art exhibitions between the two countries inthe future.
Entitled “Vietnam – Indonesia Exchange Art Exhibition 2023”, which runs fromAugust 7 to 13, drew the participation of 17 Vietnamese and 11 Indonesianartists./.
VNA
