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Vietnamese artist Pham Thanh Diep

ArtLance would like to give you a glimpse of Vietnamese Painter Pham Thanh Diep’s most common works. Pham Thanh Diep received his art education at the Government University of Art Education.

Introduction to paintings on Do canvas – traditional Vietnamese art

When discussing Vietnamese folk art, it is imperative to mention Dong Ho hand-painted watercolor paintings on Do canvas.

The work "Spring" - Vietnamese artist Pham Thanh Diep
The work “Spring” – Vietnamese artist Pham Thanh Diep

The Do (zho) tree only grows in Kinh Bac and Thang Long lands and can be used to create Do (zho) canvas. It has been used throughout history as a Vietnamese paper material, storing documents in Han Nom books, Han Nom translations, or folk art work.

Despite the fact that the Han Nom documents stored at the Vietnam Han Nom Institute have been preserved for hundreds of years, the strokes on the documents have remained intact. This proves the excellent durability of these materials. Therefore, hand-painted ink paintings on Do canvas are treasured by collectors because we can be assured of their longevity.

Oriental painting style of Vietnamese artist Pham Thanh Diep

Painter Pham Thanh Diep specializes in folk art creations, including ink paintings on Xuyen canvas or Do canvas. These are Oriental cultural symbols in traditional ink paintings.

Folk artworks by Vietnamese artist Pham Thanh Diep often focus on themes associated with the country or local. Lotus flowers, peach blossoms during the Lunar New Year, white apricot flowers, roosters, and bamboo paintings are among the subjects he paints frequently.

The artwork "Get together" - Vietnamese artist Pham Thanh Diep
The artwork “Get together” – Vietnamese artist Pham Thanh Diep

Folk artists Pham Thanh Diep’s paintings might satisfy the demanding aesthetic of folk paintings: subtle lines, warm colors. His artworks always reveal the soul of his subjects. That is the East’s ancient art philosophy, which states that the painting of an object must not only detail the subject’s appearance, but also reflect its spirit. Because of this, the art on Do canvas has been compared to the impressionist school of the West.

Folk paintings of Pham Thanh Diep, despite their rustic and simple nature, are loaded with profound thoughts.

Painting on Do canvas is a good choice for contemporary, austere architectural styles. It is particularly suitable for modern and exotic oriental architectural styles. It is used by homeowners who prefer minimalism, or who like to use rustic materials and who are concerned about the environment. Xuyen canvas paintings are commonly framed in glass and presented with dignity. These paintings can add ancient features to the home.

"Bach Lien" - Vietnamese artist Pham Thanh Diep
“Bach Lien” – Vietnamese artist Pham Thanh Diep

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