Book launch about artist Pham Luc

On the afternoon of April 18th, at Aqua Art, 44 Yen Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, collector and Doctor Nguyen Si Dung, in collaboration with the Ngoc Ha Art Collecting Club, organized a book launch for "The Brush in God's Hand," a book he authored about painter Pham Luc, and an exhibition of 70 works by the artist. These are exceptional paintings from the collections of Dr. Nguyen Si Dung and members of the Ngoc Ha Art Collecting Club.

The book "The Brush in God's Hand" offers a profound perspective by Dr. Nguyen Si Dung – an art collector, researcher, and politician with a deep understanding and love for art – on the life and creative career of painter Pham Luc. The title is inspired by former US Secretary of State John Kerry's remark about Pham Luc's talent when he first saw his paintings.

Dr. Nguyen Si Dung and John Kerry during a visit to view paintings at the home of artist Pham Luc. Photo: Provided by Dr. Nguyen Si Dung.

In this book, Dr. Nguyen Si Dung not only recounts the life of Pham Luc from his childhood in Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh , through the war years, to his rise to fame as a painter, but also provides a subtle and profound analysis of his artistic style and soul. Along with that are the touching stories behind each painting, revealing the deep affection he has for the artist.

Artist Pham Luc sketched a portrait of John Kerry. Photo: Provided by Dr. Nguyen Si Dung.

The 230-page book contains over 160 paintings, featuring the most beautiful and representative works from the vast collection of over a thousand pieces by the talented artist Pham Luc, which Dr. Nguyen Si Dung currently owns.

Dr. Nguyen Si Dung signs autographs for readers at the book launch. Photo: Nguyet Tho.

With his intimate and sincere writing style, Dr. Nguyen Si Dung has helped readers better understand a talented artist and a deeply emotional person like Pham Luc. The book is not only a document on art but also a story about life, love, and faith in humanity and life. Published by the Fine Arts Publishing House in both Vietnamese and English versions.

A large number of art lovers attended the book launch and art exhibition. Photo: Nguyet Tho

At the book launch, art lovers also had the opportunity to admire beautiful paintings by artist Pham Luc. The 70 works on display show that Pham Luc is not simply an artist; he is a storyteller of Vietnamese national history through painting. From images of soldiers in the great national resistance war to hardworking mothers, simple country folk, and everyday moments, all are depicted by him with expressive and realistic brushstrokes.

Scenes from the book launch and art exhibition of artist Pham Luc. Photo: Nguyet Tho

The exhibition runs until April 24, 2025.

Some works by artist Pham Luc.

The work "Lyric Hanoi ".

The artwork "Sunflowers".

The artwork "Girl Looking in the Mirror".

The artwork "Girl Sleeping Beside a Vase".

The artwork "Casting the Net".

The artwork "Boat in the Bay".

The work "Let's go, Dad!".

The artwork "Female Militia Members Going to the Fields".

The work "Springtime".

The artwork "Lilies".

The work "Officialdom".

The work "Girl Playing the Zither".

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/ra-mat-sach-ve-hoa-si-pham-luc-699496.html