Painting by Vietnamese art prodigy to present Prince Charles
The artwork that showcases the beauty of Việt Nam’s world natural heritage is called "Hạ Long Bay's early morning".
It is among 40 works displayed at a solo exhibition of the painter in the framework of the Vietnam Days in the United Kingdom 2022.
The exhibition, Thế Giá»›i Lá»›n Trong Mắt Trẻ ThÆ¡ (Big World, Little Eyes) also marks Chu’s ten-year art journey. It was attended by overseas Vietnamese, art collectors, members of the business community, representatives of embassies of different countries in the UK and two prestigious auction houses – Sotheby’s and Christie's.
“Chu is a young talented painter who has had his works exhibited in several countries and is highly appreciated by art critics,” said Nguyá»…n Hoàng Long, Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK.
“Most of his recent artwork features beautiful landscapes of Việt Nam so we have chosen Chu’s painting that depicts the majestic beauty of Hạ Long Bay as a gift to Prince Charles.”
Deputy private secretary to Prince Charles, Chris Fitzgerald, sent his thank to Vietnamese Embassy on behalf of the Prince for the gift, affirming that the relation between the two nations has constantly grown since the meeting between Prince Charles and Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) on November 2021.
According to the 15-years-old painter, his solo exhibition in the UK aims to introduce Việt Nam's cultural heritage and beauty to the world.
They include highlighted paintings created in Chu’s 10-year art journey and those within his latest collection on Mù Cang Chải terraced fields in the northern province of Yên Bái.
“I feel honoured to be selected by Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyá»…n Hoàng Long to have a solo exhibition in London to introduce my 10 years of painting,” Chu said.
“I had a chance to introduce my recent series of paintings of terraced fields, the landscape with both majestic and poetic beauty in Việt Nam that I am very proud of.”
Chu’s painting, Buổi Sáng Tinh MÆ¡ Hạ Long Bay (Hạ Long Bay's Early Morning), was auctioned for 25,000 pounds (US$33,000) by the artist and Vietnamese Embassy to the UK to contribute to the Child Protection Fund of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Việt Nam. Read More…
