Something we would like to take home: Lưu Tuyền
‘Cover of no recycle’ – 42 x 42 x 40 – Sculpture – 2013
&: How did you hear about the Open Exhibition and why did you decide to submit your work?
Lưu Tuyền: I heard about the Open Exhibition and Workroom Four through a friend named Claire. She and I met at a workshop and shared our views on art as well as the work involving this subject. I see Work Room Four as a trustworthy art space and a great place for not only local but also foreign artists to meet and exchange ideas. Artists at Work Room Four work professionally and passionately. That’s why I decided to take part in this exhibition.
&: Do you consider yourself an artist?
Lưu Tuyền: I have always considers myself an artist, because that’s my job and I ardently appreciate what I’m pursuing. I put all my heart and soul into it.
&: When and where do you feel the most creative?
Lưu Tuyền: I feel most inspired when I am doing something creative. My inspiration is generated and constantly nurtured when I create art, and my art in turn becomes my unceasing energy and motivation to work anytime, anywhere.
&: What is art in your opinion?
Lưu Tuyền: In my opinion art is a way to express spiritual concepts man creates to serve himself. An artist reflects the subconscious obsessions, realities, hopes, possible futures, etc. of all of humanity, a group of people, or just himself through his work. Each artist on his own level expresses a relevant perspective, thoughts and ideals. Through art, an artist sends a message, poses questions, solves conflicts and provokes feelings. There also has to be a certain aesthetic value and outstanding uniqueness in a work of art.
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– Lưu Tuyền / Born 1982 / Freelance painter / Lives and works in Hanoi
– Graduated from Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts
– 2003-2011: Some regional and national group exhibitions
– March 2012: Group exhibition ” Destination” Vietnam – Malaysia at Vietnam Fine Arts museum
– April 2012: Solo show “Cover of reality” at Viet Art center – 42 Yet Kieu, Hanoi.
– March 2013: Hong Kong Art Fair
– May and October 2013: Asia Contemporary Art Show in Hong Kong
– Sep 2013: Art Expo Malaysia
– Sep 2014: Art project to mark Germany’s unification: “The fall of Berlin Wall” by German Embassy in Hanoi
