Hoang Thien Phuc’s paintings manifest as constellations of dreams, memories, and critical dialogues with reality. Upon his return to La Gi (La Di) from Sai Gon, a small coastal town in southern Binh Thuan Province, Phúc engaged in deep introspection on the symbiotic relationship between his artistic practice and the shifting natural and cultural landscape of his homeland. His second solo exhibition, Tree of Virtue, features a new series of fifteen large-scale paintings alongside two ceramic sculptures, the result of over two years of work since his first solo show at Mo Art Space.

As he observed the gradual transformation of this once-tranquil fishing town, Phuc embraced an unconventional methodology: beginning his painting process through the medium of writing. He started by composing poems, reflective notes, and occasional fictional narratives, using these literary explorations as conceptual foundations for his visual works. Each painting thus becomes a deeply personal expression, embedding layers of meaning that reflect the artist’s inner dialogue and response to his environment.

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