Nguoc dong (Upstream), a piece of truc chi art by Tran Quang Thang (Photo: Da Nang Fine Arts Museum) Da Nang (VNS/VNA) — An exhibition of 52 truc chi (bamboo paper) artworks isbeing exhibited at the central city’s Fine Arts Museum on July 14-23, markingthe second event of its kind in the city.
The exhibition, which gathers top pieces from 13 artists, will beon display alongside workshops and panel discussions about the art.
Organisers of the event said they hope it will help visitors feel thepeaceful and friendly energy of the artwork that has been gradually innovatedover the past decade.
Truc chi, which was developed by artist Phan Hai Bang from Hue City, isseen as a relatively new art developed from a traditional craft which artistshave used as inspiration in their work.
The first exhibition was organised at the museum in 2017 with theparticipation of the founder of the style Bang and other members of the Vietnambamboo paper project.
A talkshow on methods and techniques used in the style will beheld during the exhibition throughout the week.
Two other exhibitions on TrucChi are expected to be held in Hanoi in October and Ho Chi Minh Cityby the end of this year./.
