"The Sun's Reflection" - A solo exhibition of Le Quynh Anh

"I always believe that when confront with art, one must always be absolutely free and sincere. Freedom to constantly explore, constantly challenge myself and reflect back on the works I have done, from there to go further and deeper with my inner feelings. Be sincere in empathy, thinking about the nature of things, the core of life, and the natural roots of creation, as well as the ego itself. Based on Eastern philosophy, I focus on the visible as the material, but at the same time express the invisible depth, the reflections of thousands of overlapping layers hidden behind. Balancing between portraiture and literary art, the works revolve around the human inner world, both its peaceful and chaotic aspects. Each work is a monologue that grows into a dialogue, from the outlook to the deep connections of inner thoughts."

Le Quynh Anh graduated with a Bachelor's degree (2018) and a Master's degree in Fine Arts (2020) from Vietnam University of Fine Arts. Though known for realism/ semi-realism paintings, since 2023, Le Quynh Anh has officially pursued abstract art as her prominent form of expression. Always trying many approaches, diversifying expression styles and above all, maintaining her purity in illuminating reflective memories, Le Quynh Anh received positive reviews from art experts domestically and internationally.

The works in this exhibition have the theme "The Sun's Reflection", with titles reminiscent of brilliant summers in the places the artist has lived and visited. Between the different formal frames, the audience may perceive the lines converging and bulging or fading according to the artist's breathing and arm movements, adding unevenness and expression to the surface of the works. Each work exudes the accumulation or condensation of time, sometimes patiently waiting for a spontaneous or self-conscious subtle streak of Quynh Anh.

We also may have the impression of the hustle and bustle at “Shibuya #1”, “Shibuya #2”, or “Shinjuku” - the most crowded major stations in Tokyo, but also sense the tranquillity to the point hear the sounds of nature in “Still in Fukui, a sunny afternoon in July” or “Midday Dream”, from the gentle serenity in “Sunset afternoon in Kobe” to the heart-wrenching frustration in “Paris, Summer 2018”. A 'déjà vu' in symbolism, like a piece of music that seems to have captured the rhythm then changes to a completely different tune, full of surprise and adventure.

And finally, "The Sun's Reflection", as the name suggests, is a brilliant display of summer colours, featuring clear blue strokes from the sky to the colour of rain or the dishevelled mood when saying farewell to a scene once held so dearly. If 'abstraction' is derived from the Latin verb 'abstrahere' which means 'to withdraw from', the suggestion of an approach when one has created a distance from form is given. , it is the creation of this distance that creates new differences, meanings and values, bringing to life the essence of the creative act. Le Quynh Anh's work results from such withdrawal/abstraction, through strict adherence to conventions in practice while flexibly applying her experiences and techniques. In this sense, these works will bring us truly pure abstract art, but a thousand times more sparkling.