The adventure of metal in contemporary art.

The exhibition "Painting and Sculpture by artist Dinh Phong" will take place from now until December 14th at Art Space (Vietnam Fine Arts University, 42 Yet Kieu Street, Hanoi).

Visitors at the exhibition

The exhibition displays 31 paintings and sculptures, the result of more than five years of intense artistic work by artist Dinh Phong.

Visitors at the exhibition

At this exhibition, Dinh Phong made a strong shift from familiar acrylic materials to metals, mainly copper and stainless steel combined with steel mesh, using techniques such as burning, grinding, and acid etching to create novel visual surfaces.

Curator Vu Huy Thong assessed that the shift to a "metal language" helps the artwork achieve depth in material, evoking associations with time, traces, and a strong visual impact.

The artworks are on display at the exhibition.

The exhibition features nearly 15 large paintings (some over 10m²) along with 17 metal sculptures of various sizes. The solid-empty, light-dark, large-small structures operate as a continuously changing stream of visual energy, showcasing Dinh Phong's passionate artistic endeavors.

Artist Dinh Phong

Sharing his thoughts on the exhibition, artist Dinh Phong said: “I work with materials when they inspire me. For me, creativity always belongs to the present moment.”

He also said he hopes to bring the exhibition to Ho Chi Minh City if a suitable space can be found.

The exhibition is free to enter and is considered one of the notable art events of late 2025 in Hanoi .

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/cuoc-phieu-luu-cua-kim-loai-trong-nghe-thuat-duong-dai-post826585.html