The G39 artist group illuminates this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival with their annual exhibition, Moon Season. Held in the heart of Hanoi, the event showcases a captivating blend of art and culture.
Beyond the paintings of renowned artists, Moon Season shines a light on the talents of the Spring Color Painting Club’s youth and the artisanal craftsmanship of Nguyen Van Tinh from Phu Vinh, a bamboo and rattan weaving village. Their collaborative installation, Tower of Light, is a dazzling display of 60 lanterns, each a unique work of art.
| Tower of Light fuses the artistic visions of craftsman Nguyen Van Tinh and young artists. Image: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times |
Phu Vinh, nestled in Chuong My district, is a village steeped in the tradition of bamboo and rattan craftsmanship. The village, located about 30km southwest of central Hanoi, is a testament to the enduring legacy of these natural materials. Nguyen Van Tinh, with over 50 years of experience, has dedicated his life to this art form, mentoring countless young artisans. As the owner of Viet Quang Rattan and Bamboo Wickerwork Company, one of Phu Vinh’s oldest workshops, Tinh embodies the village’s timeless tradition.
Le Thiet Cuong, curator of the exhibition and a celebrated painter, reflects on the children’s lantern paintings: “Their artwork is a narrative of innocence and natural beauty, brought to life with vibrant, pure colors.” He adds, “The Mid-Autumn Festival is as much about children as it is for them, and their lantern paintings are a unique highlight of our exhibition.”
Cuong further elaborates on the exhibition’s theme, noting how the colors in the statues and paintings evoke a symphony of sound and light, soft and pure, inviting viewers to relive their childhood festivals and recapture the joy of youth. The artists’ works, including paintings and statues, are a tribute to the “lunar seasons,” immortalizing life’s beautiful moments and memories.
| Lunar Season Fishes by Hoang Phuong Lien captures the essence of the exhibition. |
Each artist brings their own unique perspective to Moon Season, influenced by their life experiences, memories, and aspirations. Do Dung’s paintings evoke the melodic Quan Ho love songs, while sculptor Le Minh Tri’s Dieu Am statue embodies the season of sound. Nguyen Thanh Quang’s Autumn Sun and Tran Hong Duc’s Moonlight capture the essence of the season of light, and the paintings of Vuong Linh, Nguyen Quoc Thang, and Tao Linh celebrate the joy and anticipation of the festival.
The exhibition also features works like Binh Nhi’s Moon Dance, Tran Gia Tung’s Golden Lotus, and Tran Giang Nam’s Memory, each a distinct interpretation of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Don’t miss Moon Season at the Center for Culture and Arts, conveniently located at 22 Hang Buom Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. The exhibition will brighten your world until September 20th.
| Full Moon Season by Binh Nhi captures the festive spirit. |
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