Works imbued with love for the homeland

Golden Season of Chop Chai - one of the artistic photographic works of artist Le Ngoc Minh.

“Colors of the Country” introduces 70 works approved by the Art Council of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA). The works reflect the beauty of nature, people and vitality of the lands, introduced to the public on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Phu Yen Province (April 1, 1975 - April 1, 2025) - where artist Le Ngoc Minh has spent most of his life, and towards the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025). The exhibition is like a joyful note blending into the epic of the country.

70 works of art photography displayed at Gozo Brew House were selected by Artist Le Ngoc Minh from thousands of photos he has taken over the past 5 years. The works are divided into 6 themes, each theme shows the author's love for the land and people of Phu Yen. In particular, "Phu Yen landscape" is a familiar theme for the people of the land of yellow flowers and green grass and those who love this land. The poetic and peaceful beauty of Phu Yen appears vividly through the lens of Artist Le Ngoc Minh. The theme "Colors of the new countryside" depicts the changes of the villages, creating a diverse picture of a strongly developing Phu Yen. "The sacredness of the national flag" is a theme that Artist Le Ngoc Minh is passionate about but also challenging for the photographer. He has traveled and recorded the most vivid moments of the national flag in everyday life. Photos of ships setting sail, remote villages with national flags flying on rooftops... reflect a deep love and national pride.

Le Ngoc Minh is a person who is very fond of his homeland. The photos he takes attract viewers at first sight. At first glance, the colors are very beautiful, but if you look closely, you will see that each photo has its own voice.

NSNA Nghiem The Long (Soldier Photography Club, Ho Chi Minh City)

The theme “Song Ba - the source of life” is like a story told through images about the beauty and source of life from the Ba River for the people of this land. “Phu Yen with cinema” is an interesting theme, recreating the image of film crews coming to Phu Yen, filming many beautiful scenes for film projects. Famous films such as I see yellow flowers on the green grass directed by Victor Vu, or Ngay Xua Co Mot Truyen Tinh directed by Trinh Dinh Le Minh... were all filmed in the peaceful, picturesque villages of Phu Yen. Through these photos, artist Le Ngoc Minh wants to convey the message: Phu Yen is not only a beautiful land but also an ideal destination for cinema. The final theme “Song Hinh - Land of love for farmers” is a story about a development stage of the mountainous district of Song Hinh. This is a land that Le Ngoc Minh has a lot of attachment to in his work, so the photos bear the artist's personal mark.

From Ho Chi Minh City, artist Nghiem The Long, a member of the Soldier Photography Club, and his colleagues went to Phu Yen to attend the opening of the art photography exhibition “Colors of the Country”. He felt: “Le Ngoc Minh is a person who is very passionate about his homeland. The photos he takes attract viewers as soon as they see them. At first glance, the colors are very beautiful, but if you look closely, you will see that each photo has its own voice”.

Artist Le Ngoc Minh. Photo provided by the character

Artist Le Ngoc Minh was born in 1963, in Hoa Phong commune (Tay Hoa district), living with his family in Phu Lam ward (Tuy Hoa city). Passionate about photography and constantly striving to create, in 2004, he was admitted to the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists.

Artist Le Ngoc Minh said, “Colors of the Country” is his 6th solo photo exhibition, sponsored by the Vietnam Association of Photographers. He organizes an exhibition once every 5 years. His previous exhibitions all had unique themes, reflecting his love for his homeland Phu Yen: “Forever the Volunteer Heart”, “My Homeland Phu Yen”, “Fragrance and Color of Phu Yen”, “Echoes of the Sea and Forest” and “Phu Yen - Fairyland”. Le Ngoc Minh’s art photo exhibitions have brought viewers many different feelings about the land and people of Phu Yen.

To have these art photography exhibitions, artist Le Ngoc Minh has worked hard to create. The photos in the exhibition are the result of perseverance and love for art. Mr. Le Ngoc Minh shared: "If you love photography, try to go and create."

Source: https://baophuyen.vn/van-nghe/202504/nhung-tac-pham-lang-sau-tinh-que-huong-11a4190/