Nguyen Van Nghia is the one who found the soul of lacquer with the main theme of large-format abstract paintings. Hanoi’s old quarter came to his paintings from a great love for old present Hanoi. He depicts the streets of Hanoi with the most straightforward and idyllic features.
Infusing contemporary soul into traditional Vietnamese lacquer, Nguyen Van Nghia transforms large-scale canvases into abstract realms of light and memory. His works re-imagine the old quarters, moss-covered roofs, and iconic landmarks of Hanoi through a warm palette of cinnabar, ochre, and gold leaf, creating a poetic rhythm that beautifully bridges the past and the present.

Year of Birth: 1981

Place of Birth: Bac Ninh, Việt Nam

Education: Graduated from Vietnam University of Fine Arts (2012)

Membership: Member of the Central Fine Arts Association, the Capital Fine Arts Association, the Bac Ninh Provincial Culture and Arts Association, and the Vietnam Son Ta group.