Fine arts exhibition of south central and central highland region returns to Nha Trang 

The fine arts exhibition of the south central and central highland region (region V) returns to Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa after 21 years, providing Khanh Hoa artists an opportunity to introduce their works right in their homeland.

Displaying 184 quality works of art

Recently, Vietnam Fine Arts Association announced the works to be displayed at the 29th fine art exhibition region V 2024, which opens at 2-4 Square, Nha Trang City on August 19 and ends on August 23. Accordingly, out of a total of 375 works by 248 artists in the region (including the provinces and cities of Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak), 184 works by 176 artists were selected to display at this year’s fine arts exhibition. The selected works include 86 works by 78 artists who are the members of Vietnam Fine Arts Association and 98 works by 98 authors who are the members and collaborators of local literature and art associations.

People viewing works of art at an exhibition organized by Khanh Hoa Provincial Literature and Art Association in 2023 (Illustrative photo)

Khanh Hoa Province with 26 works ranks 3rd among the localities with highest number of works selected to display. Among 23 Khanh Hoa artists are the familiar faces namely Bui Van Quang, Le Van Duy, Dao Xuan Hung, Tran Ha, Ngo Thai Binh, Tran Manh Duc, Bui Trung Chinh, Luu Thanh Qua, Nguyen Quang Tuyen, etc. and some promising ones such as Nguyen Thi Bao Tran, Phan Thi Hien, Thai Van Thanh, Tu Thi Lan Chau, and Nguyen Cong Huy.

The works by Khanh Hoa’s painters and sculptors were mainly created in 2024, with diverse materials such as oil paint, acrylic, synthetics, wood, lacquer, rubber, and ceramics. Most of the paintings are at least 90 cm long, while statues are 90 cm tall or taller. This partly shows the investment of the artists in this year’s exhibition, which takes place in their homeland after 20 years. The selected sculpture namely gift of sea by painter Bui Trung Chinh was created in 2024 with the idea of portraying sea scene, focusing on depicting the image of people in coastal area cherishing and appreciating gifts from sea. The work aims to remind human being to protect marine resources and environment.

Many works painter Bui Trung Chinh have won awards at the editions of fine art exhibition region V

Satisfying expectations of Khanh Hoa artists

The fine art exhibition region V is jointly organized annually by Vietnam Fine Arts Association and localities. The most recent exhibition held in Khanh Hoa was in 2003. The organization of the 29th exhibition in Nha Trang City partly satisfies the expectations of many artists in Khanh Hoa as well as encourages young painters and sculptors. Through the 29th exhibition, the public can view high-quality works of art. This is also an opportunity to honor the artists’ work, their creativeness and achievements.

From the results of the exhibition, experts have the opportunity to review and evaluate the fine arts activities of each locality objectively and accurately. The exhibition will also serve as a place for the artists to exchange and learn from each other in order to promote the development of local fine arts. Fine art works reflecting traditional cultural values and socio-economic achievements are the introduction and promotion of the artists’ homeland and country.

“After many years, the regional art exhibition returns to Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa, which make the artists feel uplifted. With the artists who have built their reputation, participating in the exhibition shows their responsibility for local art activities. For young artists, this is a useful playground to introduce their talent to the public and experts,” said painter Le Van Duy, head of Khanh Hoa Fine Arts Association.

Giang Dinh
Translated by H.N