The Sanh 2022 (Stoneware 2022) opened in the evening of November 8, introducing more than 80 ceramic artworks of five artists – lecturers at the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts. Some of them have also displayed their works at prestigious exhibitions both in and outside the country, and have won prizes for earthenware works. The Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts was founded in 1965, but its predecessor, named ‘Quoc gia my nghe’ (National Fine Arts School), was established on July 8, 1949, training artisans in some handicraft and fine arts occupations such as lacquer making, gold inlay, carpet weaving and carpentry. In December 1954, its name was changed to Truong My nghe Viet Nam (Vietnam Fine Arts School). (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
An artwork named Tieng Vong (Echo) by artist Phan Thanh Son, born 1974, a lecturer in ceramics at the Faculty of Traditional Fine Arts. Son himself has held four solo shows, all entitled Choi dat (Playing with soil). The first show was in 2007, the second one came in 2013, the third in 2015 and the fourth in 2019. He graduated from the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts in 1997. The Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts has a long history. Its predecessor, named ‘Quoc gia my nghe’ (National Fine Arts School), was established on July 8, 1949. The school was upgraded into a university in 1965. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Another artwork by artist Phan Thanh Son. The artist said the title of the exhibition is meant to express a long journey of creativity using various materials. Through the Sanh 2022 exhibition, the group of authors wants to take the public on a trip to discover the beauty of ceramics. The Sanh 2022 (Stoneware 2022) opened in the evening of November 8, introducing more than 80 ceramic artworks of five artists – lecturers at the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts. Some of them have also displayed their works at prestigious exhibitions both in and outside the country, and have won prizes for their earthenware works. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A work by artist Le Van Khuy, born in 1983, a lecturer at the Faculty of Basic Fine Arts. Besides Khuy, the four other artists with works on display are Phan Thanh Son from the Faculty of Traditional Fine Art, Ngo Ba Hoang from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration, Vu Huu Nhung from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration, and Hoang Van Tung from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration. The artists have different majors, styles and personalities, but they all share the same passion for ceramics. Together they have connected to spread the beauty of the material at the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Another artwork, “Doi” (Waiting), by artist Le Van Khuy. The five artists with works on display have different majors, styles and personalities, but they all share the same passion for ceramics. The exhibited pieces mainly depict the beauty of humans, families, animals or objects, and are presented in different styles and perspectives, evoking different artistic experiences for visitors. Artist Phan Thanh Son said the title of the exhibition is meant to express a long journey of creativity using various types of ceramic materials. Through the Sanh 2022 exhibition, the group of authors wants to take the public on a trip to discover the beauty of ceramics. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The work ‘Gio cao nguyen’ (Highland wind) by artist Phan Thanh Son. He said in the finiteness of the five different shades of ceramics, the artists’ ultimate goal is to let each piece tell its own story or the narrative of the soloists in the boundless immensity of art. He expressed the hope that Sanh will encourage further ceramic exhibitions. Five artists with works on display at the exhibition are Phan Thanh Son from the Faculty of Traditional Fine Art, Ngo Ba Hoang from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration, Vu Huu Nhung from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration, and Hoang Van Tung from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The work “Dan ca” (Shoal of fish) by artist Vu Huu Nhung from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration. Nhung is considered the person who revived the traditional pottery village of Phu Lang in the northern province of Bac Ninh. Keen to retain the local craft tradition of his home village and at the same time add a modern touch, Nhung created a completely new range of Phu Lang products that focused on decorative items like ceramic paintings, murals, and sculptures. His works were successful in keeping the soul of Phu Lang pottery alive by using the visual and artistic values that he acquired at university. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The work “Tui sach” (Handbag) by artist Vu Huu Nhung. Nhung graduated from the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts and is now working as a lecturer at the university’s Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration. He is considered the person who revived the traditional pottery village of Phu Lang in the northern province of Bac Ninh. At the opening ceremony of Sanh, Rector of the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts Pham Hung Cuong said the works on display were inspired by simple things in daily life. When those works come into being, they spread the love of art and life among those who see them, which is the priceless value of art. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A spectator takes a photo of an artwork on display at the Sanh 2022 exhibition. The exhibition opened in the evening of November 8, introducing more than 80 ceramic works of five artists – lecturers at the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts. Some of them have also displayed their works at prestigious exhibitions both in and outside the country, and have won prizes for earthenware works. At the opening ceremony of Sanh, Rector of the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts Pham Hung Cuong said the artworks on display were inspired by simple things in daily life. When those works come into being, they spread the love of art and life among those who see them, which is the priceless value of art. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The artwork “Ha vang” (Golden summer) by artist Le Van Khuy from the Faculty of Basic Fine Arts. The exhibited pieces mainly depict the beauty of humans, families, animals or objects, and are presented in different styles and perspectives, evoking different artistic experiences for visitors. Sculptor Nguyen Kim Xuan said at the exhibition’s opening that each artist has affirmed his own style, and each artwork is a story on its own told from a unique artistic perspective. The Sanh exhibition is running from November 8 through November 16, at the hall of the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts, No. 360 La Thanh street, Hanoi. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The artwork ‘Ca sau’ (Crocodile) by artist Vu Huu Nhung. Nhung graduated from the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts and is now working as a lecturer at the university’s Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration. He is considered the person who revived the traditional pottery village of Phu Lang in the northern province of Bac Ninh. His works were successful in keeping the soul of Phu Lang pottery alive by using the visual and artistic values he acquired at university. He is famous for his Nhung Pottery brand. A new generation of local young artists have followed in his footsteps and created brand names such as Thieu’s pottery, Ngoc’s pottery, and Tai’s pottery, whose items are sought after both in Vietnam and overseas. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The artwork named ‘Quy ba’ (Madam) by artist Hoang Van Tung from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration. Sculptor Nguyen Kim Xuan said at the exhibition’s opening that each artist has affirmed his own style, and each artwork is a story on its own told from a unique artistic perspective. The Sanh exhibition is running from November 8 through November 16, at the hall of the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts, No. 360 La Thanh street, Hanoi. The exhibited pieces mainly depict the beauty of humans, families, animals or objects, and are presented in different styles and perspectives, evoking different artistic experiences for visitors. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The artwork ‘Nang chieu’ (Afternoon sunlight) by artist Le Van Khuy from the Faculty of Basic Fine Arts. Five artists with works on display at the Sanh exhibition are Phan Thanh Son from the Faculty of Traditional Fine Art, Ngo Ba Hoang from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration, Vu Huu Nhung from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration, and Hoang Van Tung from the Faculty of Interior and Exterior Decoration. Some of them have also displayed their works at prestigious exhibitions both in and outside the country, and have won prizes for earthenware works. The exhibition has affirmed the value of ceramics in Vietnam’s fine arts and testified to the training quality of the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts, according to the university’s rector. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A corner of display at the Sanh exhibition. The exhibition opened in the evening of November 8, introducing more than 80 ceramic artworks of five artists – lecturers at the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts. The artists have different majors, styles and personalities, but they all share the same passion for ceramics. The event will remain open through November 16, at the hall of the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts, No. 360 La Thanh street, Hanoi. Rector of the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts Pham Hung Cuong said the exhibition has affirmed the position of ceramics in Vietnam’s fine arts and testified to the training quality of the university. (Photo: VietnamPlus) VNA
