Painters
Lê Xuân Lãm
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Phan Đình Công
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Huỳnh Thị Thanh Thảo
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Nguyễn Văn Tiến
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MOTORCYCLE 90x70 $750 When Mr Long asked Lãm to draw vehicles, Lãm chose to draw things that were important to him: a red bicycle that Ms Trinh at Peaceful Bamboo Family gifted him, Mr Long’s old motorbike, his dad’s cyclo. In Lãm’s eyes, the RPM (revolutions per minute) indicator looked just like a clock, so he painted it just like one.
Lê Xuân Lãm
“Lãm always liked breaking the old order and painting out of the layout”
Lãm has always been an energetic guy. When he was a kid, he released his energy the only way he knew how - by misbehaving in class, even hitting other kids. When Lãm came to Peaceful Bamboo Family, his creative talent was quickly discovered. He began working in the lacquer painting workshop, where he learned to be patient and channel his energy into the lacquer painting process. Lãm’s energy can be felt through his strong, full of life single-subject paintings.
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A HORSE 100x100 $1000
12 ZODIAC ANIMALS “Lãm love to paint one big subject that fills the frame. Everytime I give him a bigger frame, he would draw the subject bigger” Mr Long - the Lacquer painting workshop teacher shared.
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ROOSTER 50x50 $225
A GOAT 50x50 $225
FLOWERS “It’s unbelievable how much Lãm has grown.” Mr Long called him his Picasso.
ANTHURIUM FLOWERS 50x50 $225
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FRANGIPANIS 1 50x50 $225
FRANGIPANIS 2 50x50 $225
“Công’s paintings exude a calm, relaxing aura”
Phan Đình Công
Công is the kind, supportive big brother at the painting workshop. As a deaf kid, he studied in Thuận Thành school inclusive class before joining Peaceful Bamboo Family at age 15. Knowing Công when he was still a teenager, Mr Long was both his art teacher and a supportive friend who helped him through his teenage years. After years of training, Công has received Eurasia Learning Institute’s graduation certificate in 2017 and became Mr Long’s assistant in the workshop. Công’s paintings exude a calm, relaxing aura, just like how he often carries himself in real life.
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NEW YEAR ROOSTER 50x50 $225
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THE SUN
THE SUN 1 50x50 $225
THE SUN 2 50x50 $225
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SUN ABOVE THE MOUNTAIN 50x50 $225
SUN ABOVE THE SEA 50x50 $225
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WATER LILIES AT NIGHT TIME 1 50x50 $225
WATER LILIES AT NIGHT TIME 2 50x50 $225
WATER LILIES AT NIGHT TIME
WATER LILIES AT NIGHT TIME 3 50x50 $225
WATER LILIES AT NIGHT TIME 4 50x50 $225
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Huỳnh Thị Thanh Thảo “Her paintings are very lively and connect closely with her life at Peaceful Bamboo Family” Thảo is a sensitive girl. As a deaf, mute girl who was very shy and wasn’t used to express her emotions to others, Thảo often cried in a corner when she first came to Peaceful Bamboo Family. To help Thảo become more comfortable and confident expressing her emotions, Mr Long spent time talking to her about life and suggested that she find ways to turn her feelings and dreams into paintings. As Thảo gradually opens up, she learns to use her sensitivity to listen in to life around her and turn what she hears into warm, full-of-emotions paintings.
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COOKING TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR CAKES 100x100 $1000 In this painting, the red glow of the fire, which is even more beautiful when lit by sun light, is the perfect image to describe the dynamic, heartwarming, loving aura that is ever present Peaceful Bamboo Family.
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WATER LILIES 50x50 $225
KITE FLYING 50x50 $225
TRƯỜNG TIỀN BRIDGE 50x50 $225
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FLOWERS 1
FLOWERS 2
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FLOWERS Tiến’s flowers are not like any others - they are the combination of every flower Tiến sees. His flower paintings show a unique way to look at the world: where every being blends into a dynamic whole.
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WATER LILIES 50x50 $225
Nguyễn Văn Tiến
If Lãm is strength, Tiến is calmness. Tiến is deaf and has difficulties expressing his
thoughts and emotions. When he first came to Peaceful Bamboo Family, he liked to be alone and didn’t talk to others. Tiến’s work at the lacquer painting workshop helps him find another way to voice his thoughts and feelings. At first, he had troubles differentiating colours, but he quickly overcame his difficulties and can now paint with ease. A calm, quiet person in everyday life, his paintings show another picture of Tiến: joyous, vibrant and full of life. His favourite topic is music and everyday life.
“Tiến’s paintings are joyous, vibrant and full of life”
PLAYING MUSIC 90x70 $750 Tiến loves bringing music into his paintings.
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THE ROOFS 100x100 $1000
CỐNG VĨNH LỢI 100x100 $1000 Here, Tiến depicted Vĩnh Lợi Bridge in Huế’s Imperial City. This is the very bridge Tiến often passes by on his way to school.
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