“Loong Koong” exhibition – a contemporary ceramic installation
Visiting “Loong Koong” exhibition of artists Trinh Vu Hieu and Bui Quoc Khanh, you can see a quirky harmony between ceramics and Vietnam’s diverse traditional culture.
From their passion for ceramics, artists Trinh Vu Hieu and Bui Quoc Khanh chose “Loong Koong”, which mimicks the sound of ceramic pieces slightly hitting each other, as the name of their joint exhibition. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Artist Bui Quoc Khanh has meticulously molded and breathed life into his contemporary characters. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
With the subtle use of light, the exhibition adds more beauty to the ceramic works. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
With nearly 50 ceramic works on display, the contemporary ceramic installation is a rare encounter between the two creative artists, who are greatly inspired by traditional Vietnamese folk culture. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
A piece of work displayed at “Loong Koong” exhibition (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Works on display at “Loong Koong” exhibition (Photo: VNP/VNA
Works on display at “Loong Koong” exhibition (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Works on display at “Loong Koong” exhibition (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Works on display at “Loong Koong” exhibition (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Works on display at “Loong Koong” exhibition (Photo: VNP/VNA)
A collection of ceramic sculptures, “Buffalo garden,” by artisan Tran Nam Tuoc features the traditional culture and also reminds a familiar image of the animal in Buddhist meditation.
An exhibition themed ‘Vietnamese ceramic arts’ is taking place at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi, displaying more than 100 artworks from 56 artists nationwide.
In recent years, ceramics made in Binh Duong have made an appearance in many important national and international events such as the National Party Congress, APEC Vietnam 2006 and 2017, and the 17th ASEAN Summit. Binh Duong high-end porcelains of Minh Long I brand were chosen to be national gifts to more than 40 heads of state during official trips by the Party and State leaders.