Art exhibition on lotus flowers in celebration of Buddha's birthday - Buddhist calendar.

The Buddhist art exhibition "Lotus of Early Summer IX" is an event commemorating Buddha's birthday - Buddhist calendar 2570, taking place on May 24th at Art Space, 42 Yet Kieu Street, Hanoi. The program is organized by the Mac Huong Buddhist Artists group in collaboration with artists from the UNESCO Center Hanoi.

Lacquer painting "Summer Lotus" - Artist Dang Phuong Viet. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

This is a familiar art gathering place every Buddha's Birthday season, but this year it bears a special mark as it commemorates the 2650th anniversary of the Buddha's birth. More than just an art exhibition, "Early Summer Lotus IX" also opens up a space for the intersection of art and Buddhist philosophy.

The exhibition brings together 55 works by 37 artists, in a variety of materials and styles: from lacquer, oil paint, silk, watercolor to acrylic, sculpture…; from traditional realism to abstract, simultaneity and contemporary expression. Each work has its own unique character, reflecting the inner journey of the artist.

Lacquer painting "Moc Mien Yen Giang" - Artist Phung Hoa Mien.

Viewers will encounter the pure beauty in the watercolor painting "Nine Dragons Bathing Buddha" by Venerable Thich Tu Quang; the mystical depth in the oil painting "Six Taras" by artist Nguyen Thi Nhan (Dharma name Phap Lac); or the strong, expansive spirit through the abstract lacquer painting "Heavenly Horse of Huong Son" by artist Nguyen Duc Quang (Dharma name Quang Thien).

Nine Dragons Bathing the Buddha – Artist, Venerable Thich Tu Quang.

In addition, there are the vibrant colors in "Universal Enlightenment" by artist Phan Thi Thanh Mai (Dharma name Dieu Hoa), "One Thought of Bodhi" by artist Tran Luu My (Dharma name Phuc Thien), or the profound contemplation in "Lotus Heart" by author Luong Duy, "Great Enlightenment" by artist Hue Khanh Hanh, "Wonderful Dharma" by artist Nguyen Tran Hoang (Dharma name Tam Dao)... Or the sculpture "Lotus Pond" by author Luong Duc Hung, which brings a rich visual highlight.

According to Venerable Thich Minh Hien, Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Central Culture Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Association, when painting lotuses, Buddhist artists not only recreate the beauty of a flower but also reflect on their own consciousness. Each brushstroke is a breath of mindfulness, each color a moment of awakening and gratitude to the Compassionate Buddha.

“Through the language of painting, artists convey their reverence, gratitude, and aspiration for goodness. Each artwork is a lotus flower of the heart, both close to life and embodying the spirit of liberation, spreading the light of compassion and wisdom,” shared Venerable Thich Minh Hien.

Beyond its aesthetic value, "Early Summer Lotus IX" also demonstrates the role of art in conveying the spirit of Buddhism closer to the contemporary public. Painting and sculpture here have become means of propagating the Dharma through emotion, cultural depth, and spiritual connection.

The exhibition opens up a space where viewers can not only appreciate art but also find peace and tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life – where beauty and enlightened spirit coexist in every color of the early summer lotus season.

HA CHI

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