Lot 61
120 x 90 cm; 135 x 105 cm (with frame)
lacquer on wood
signed lower right
黎光庭《两位女士与莲花》2006年作 漆画 木板
款识：艺术家签名（右下）
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Dinh Quan, one of the leading figures in contemporary Vietnamese lacquer painting, is known for his ability to blend ancient lacquer techniques with modern aesthetic sensibilities to create unique and profound works. "Two Ladies and Lotus" reflects his deep understanding of traditional themes and feminine imagery, as well as his gentle expression of the core spirit of Vietnamese culture.
In the painting, two women in traditional attire stand side by side with graceful postures and serene expressions. They hold lotus flowers, symbolizing purity, elegance, and Buddhist connotations, while the golden petals and gold foil umbrellas radiate a sense of tranquility and solemnity against the deep red and black background. Dinh Quan skillfully employs the distinctive layering and polishing techniques of Vietnamese lacquer painting to render the figures with soft, restrained outlines and calm, luxurious colors—showcasing both the charm of classical Eastern aesthetics and the visual impact of contemporary expression.
The composition of the work is simple yet rhythmic. The flowing garments and golden ribbons of the women weave gracefully between red and blue skirts, enhancing the lyrical rhythm of the scene. The women in Dinh Quan's paintings are not realistic portraits, but rather embodiments of emotion and cultural memory—quiet symbols of the Eastern spirit.
Two Ladies and Lotus is a representative work from the artist’s mid-2000s period, encapsulating his innovative reinterpretation of traditional lacquer language and his poetic pursuit of artistic expression. The work has been featured in numerous Southeast Asian contemporary art exhibitions and stands as a model of Vietnamese lacquer art reaching the international stage, with significant value for both collectors and academic study.
黎光庭，越南当代漆画的代表人物之一，擅长以古老漆艺技法结合现代审美语境，创作出风格独具、意境深远的作品。《两位女士与莲花》展现了他对传统题材与女性形象的深刻体悟，以及对越南文化精神内核的温柔表达。
画面中，两位身着传统服饰的女子并肩而立，姿态婉约，神情宁静。她们手持莲花，象征纯净、高雅与佛教意涵，而金色花瓣与金箔伞面，则在深沉的红黑底色上闪耀出静谧与庄严。黎光庭巧妙运用越南漆画独有的层叠技法与打磨工艺，使人物轮廓柔和内敛，色彩沉稳而华丽，既显东方古典之美，又富当代感官冲击。
作品结构简洁而富有韵律，女子的流动衣饰与金色丝带在红与蓝的裙裾间交错飞扬，增强了画面的节奏与抒情气息。黎光庭笔下的女性，不是现实的肖像，而是情感与文化记忆的化身，是东方精神的沉静象征。
《两位女士与莲花》为艺术家2000年代中期的代表之作，集中体现了他对传统漆艺语言的革新实践及其艺术表达上的诗意追求。此作曾展出于多场东南亚当代艺术展览，并为越南漆画艺术走向国际的典范之作，极具收藏与学术价值。 - Condition: This work overall is in good condition. No sign of restoration and retouching on this work. The work is framed.
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