Aside from the safe, high-quality porcelain by Minh Long, which I’ve mentioned in a previous post, there are two things I’d like to share with you about what makes these cups stand out.
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I'm not quite sure when it started, but I gradually became drawn to gifts made from works of art. Maybe it began during my travels around the world, or perhaps it came from the gifts I received from international friends. Back when I was working on a World Bank project and had the opportunity to collaborate with top global experts, every year during the project reviews, colleagues would often bring me the most unique and thoughtful gifts.
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Growing up is not a milestone. It doesn’t happen the day we turn 18, or 30, or 60. It doesn’t come with degrees, titles, assets, or even years of experience. To me, growing up is a quiet journey - A process of slowly learning not to be startled by every little thing that life brings. Learning to accept. And then, learning something even harder: to receive. To receive things as they are, without adding expectations, without pushing back, without trying to reshape them.
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Last week, while scrolling Threads, I came across this photo and was immediately drawn to the beautiful flowers. Sadly, the post was shared by someone who seemed upset - because, like me, she saw a picture of beautiful flowers and decided to order them from a flower shop, but the bouquet she received didn’t meet her expectations.
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This painting was commissioned by a dear collector of mine. He had an empty wall in his living room and a green sofa set. After watching a video of the space, I spent quite a bit of time thinking it over. He’s a foreigner, someone who loves grandeur - nothing too feminine. Both he and his wife are collectors of my work. It might sound funny, but they’re actually two separate collectors, each with their own taste, even though they’re married.
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This morning, JVevermind - one of the earliest Vietnamese vloggers I used to admire - shared a long video about how social media no longer brings him joy, along with all the emotional exhaustion it comes with. Like JVevermind, since 2019 - especially after the pandemic and along with my own journey of self-awareness and spiritual growth - I stopped using social media altogether.
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We are generators of energy, yet often forget this truth, inadvertently turning ourselves into waste bins. Instead of sitting quietly, radiating joy from within, we strain our ears and eyes to absorb everything around us, filling ourselves with mixed emotions, irritations, and even resentment from what we consume.
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Some see sorrow and solitude in the paintings of Emperor Hàm Nghi – known as the artist Tử Xuân. But to me, they carry the soft light of a soul that has quietly come home to itself.
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Today, my recently painted Flowers in The Little Village arrived in Seoul and found a new home in the residence of Mr. Kim Dong Ho - Founder and Former Chairman of the Busan International Film Festival. It is a tremendous honor to have the opportunity to work with him and to have him serve as the Honorary Chairman and Chief Advisor of our film festival.
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I have attended several international art fairs abroad, but this is my first time experiencing one in Vietnam - and also my first Hotel Art Fair. Yes, you read that right: an art fair held in hotel bedrooms, not in conference rooms or hotel lobbies. This is a rising trend in the art market, with its own unique advantages and challenges.
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Much like the vibrant poinsettia flower, have you ever wondered about the meaning behind the baubles and decorations adorning the Christmas tree?
The Christmas tree is more than just a radiant centerpiece of the festive season - it holds profound stories within each decoration. The shimmering baubles, the star at the top, the tinsel, and other ornaments all carry messages of love, hope, and faith. Let’s dive into the stories behind these decorations and discover why the Christmas tree always brings warmth and a sense of sacredness whenever the holiday season arrives.
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I had never given much thought to the meaning of the poinsettia until I sat down to paint it. Many of us are familiar with the flower’s significance in Vietnamese folklore, but what about this radiant bloom that has become a beloved symbol of Christmas in Western culture? Interestingly, its association with the holiday season is not as ancient as one might think. It began only in the early 19th century when the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett, discovered the plant and introduced it to the world. The name Poinsettia, which we use today, honors his legacy.
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