An exhibition of lacquer paintings by Japanese artist Saeko Ando will
be held in Hanoi on November 9, in celebration of the 40 th
anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties.
The
painter, who has lived in Hanoi for 18 years and uses local
materials and techniques in her work, wants to present her Japanese side
at this exhibition themed “ Japan in Me.”
The paintings will be shown together with a series of short essays Saeko has written to explain the ideas of her works.
Saeko’s works depict aspects of life in the natural world that people
usually fail to notice. Her command of lacquer techniques, use of rich
colours and bold compositions, and creation of elaborate textures,
enable her to transform these into enchanting characters with their own
stories.
Because of her devotion to the lacquer craft
and profound understanding of Vietnamese culture, the painter is
regularly invited to appear in magazines and on television in Japan
and Vietnam .
She is the first foreign member accepted by the Hanoi Fine Art Association.-VNA