The artists at this gallery will update throughout the year as new artists come into rotation.
Summer 2024 Issue:
Dao Hai Phong
Celebrated by Vietnam’s contemporary art scene, Dao Hai Phong is known for his evocative portrayal of Hanoi’s village landscapes. Since 1993, his exhibitions have attracted audiences with vibrant compositions of serene, verdant scenes. Through deliberate layering and texturing, Phong’s effervescent colors depict the tranquil world of his childhood, preserving the cultural geography of his youth amidst modernization. He encourages viewers to explore their own emotional landscapes, establishing a connection between artist and audience that transcends time and culture.
Chas Martin
Hailing from Portland, Chas Martin is guided by probing questions: What if? What else? Why not? These philosophical wonderings guide and infuse his creations. Through sculptures, masks and paintings, Martin delves into the world of dreams and symbols, employing a petroglyph-inspired style to illuminate universal narratives and characters. With innovation as a central pursuit, he continually reinvents his craft, challenging conventions and embracing the mantra, “If you’re not creating problems to solve, you’re not being very creative.” This fusion of playfulness and profundity renders Martin’s body of work a captivating exploration of the liminal space between reality and imagination.
Nguyen Thanh Binh
Nguyen Thanh Binh, a popular contemporary Vietnamese artist, showcases his paintings on a global scale. Drawing inspiration from Japanese Haiku poetry, Binh’s work possesses the poetic simplicity that belies its profound depth. Through the strategic use of negative space, a subdued palette and minimalistic detail, he invites viewers to imbue the canvas with their own narratives and interpretations. Harmonizing Western mediums with Eastern sensibilities, Binh infuses each stroke of oil on canvas with a wealth of memories, emotions and passion.
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