Văn Ngọc
BIOGRAPHY
Văn Ngọc, born in 1959 in Phu Tho, Vietnam, graduated from Hanoi Fine Arts University in 1992. From 1995 to 2006, he significantly impacted contemporary Vietnamese painting, using materials like wood, iron, and ceramic. His works, often on aged frameworks, include notable collections such as “The Quartet Collection,” “The Lantern Collection,” and “The Cemetery Collection.”.
In “Vietnamese Young Painters”, Phan Cam Thuong and Luong Xuan Dao describe Van Ngoc’s art as reflecting his difficult childhood in Vinh Phu, blending austerity and optimism. His notable installations, including “Anti-war” and “Memorial to the Ancients,” have gained international recognition for their cultural depth and innovation.
RECENT EXHIBITIONS
2019 “The Island” – Installation exhibition at Van Ngoc Prison, Vung Tau.
2017 “Drift” – Installation exhibition at Binh Duong, Vietnam.
2016 “Personal Art Gallery” – Exhibition at the basement of Post Office Hotel, Vung Tau.
2008 “The Universe” – exhibit this in order to exchange speciality with contemporary young artists in the South.
PRIZES
2011 “The Portrait” First Prize at Vietnam Fine Arts Association.
2004 “Aftershocks” First Prize at Vietnam Fine Arts Association.
