Vietnamese artist’s installation art exhibit garners attention in France
Vietnamese artist Tia-Thuy Nguyen added a touch of vitality to a dead oak trunk through her 11 works of installation art entitled ‘Flower of Life’ that are being displayed at an exhibition at La Coste, a castle in southern France.
The exhibition, which will last until January 30 next year, features sculptures and architectural works showcased by the world's outstanding artists and architects such as French-American artist Louise Bourgeois, Frank O. Gehry, Tadao Ando, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Louise Bourgeois, Richard Rogers, Sophie Calle, and many others.
This marks the third time the Vietnamese female artist has been invited to participate in an exhibit held at the castle of La Coste, which is considered the 'art mecca' of France with a unique combination of art, architecture, and wine culture.
During this comeback, Tia-Thuy Nguyen tells the story of the circle of life and the conservation of energy through 'Flower of Life', capturing much attention from artists and visitors to the exhibit.
Still using light as a storytelling material, Tia-Thuy Nguyen portrays the 'Flower of Life' through an 18-meter tall dead oak tree at the La Coste castle.
The exhibit takes place in two locations at the castle: an indoor area and a sunny garden.
Her artworks are of various genres and forms such as reliefs, double-sided embroidery made from steel wire, oil paintings, and appliques.
It took her two years to complete this collection.
From the original structure of the oak trunk, she and other craftsmen welded stainless steel sheets to cover the shape of the trunk, creating rough spots and grooves on the bark to make a sparkling cover when light shines on it.
Tree branches were handcrafted in Vietnam and then transported to France.
Through this exhibition, Tia-Thuy Nguyen said she is always concerned with culture, creativity and wishes to bring her country's fine arts to the world.
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| Visitors at the exhibition |
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| Visitors at the exhibition |
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| ‘Beginning and Endless,' an artwork from ‘Flower of Life’ displayed by Vietnamese artist Tia-Thuy Nguyen at an exhibition at La Coste, a castle in southern France |
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| ‘Watching Clouds Drifting by,' an artwork from ‘Flower of Life’ displayed by Vietnamese artist Tia-Thuy Nguyen at an exhibition at La Coste, a castle in southern France |
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| Vietnamese artist Tia-Thuy Nguyen (C) poses for a group photo with two visitors. |
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