Pham Luan
Hanoi
Lights On
“I love depicting the play of light and shadow on the streets as well
as the many small alleys in Hanoi. I am passionate about portraying
the differing sorts of lights throughout the day. For this exhibition I
chose to paint the light and shadow when the lights are on in Hanoi.
I chose the title because, apart from my artistic appreciation of the
many colours and lights during that time, I also feel that “Lights On”
has an optimistic meaning for Hanoi. The city itself is developing
rapidly and the lights on every evening somehow make everything
seems more positive to me. I spent many days walking the streets
and along the lakes of Hanoi to wait for the sunset. When the sun
had not yet set, suddenly the city was lit up with so much vibrancy
from all the lights of the street. That moment of change was so swift
that it stirred strong emotions within me. I wanted to absorb that
moment of change, and express my emotions through my paintings.
I wanted to capture this kaleidoscope of lighting and colour, which
adds to the alluring beauty of Hanoi city at night.”
Hanoi Light on, 135 x 155 cm, Oil on Canvas, 2010
Lakeside Restaurant, 135 x 155 cm, Oil on Canvas, 2010
Rainy Night on Hanoi Street, 135 x 155 cm, Oil on Canvas, 2010
Bend, 135 x 155 cm, Oil on Canvas, 2010
A Rainy Afternoon
135 x 155 cm
Oil on Canvas, 2010
Nightfall, 135 x 155 cm, Oil on Canvas, 2010
Piccadilly, 135 x 155, Oil on Canvas, 2010
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