Nguyen Van Dien - L'Encre des Mémoires 140 x 140 cm

Title of the work: The Ink of Memories (2025) 'Homage to Asia'

This title evokes the idea of a long life, where every wrinkle is a page rewritten, a story layered over the previous ones.

Oil painting on canvas measuring 140 x 140 cm.
Reference: 26- L5-1225-26
Origin: Saigon

A beautiful, original contemporary canvas created in the artist Nguyen Van Dien's studio.
Currently on display at the Artis Art Gallery
Delivered with a gallery certificate.

Sold without reserve price.
Sold without frame & without chassis.

Work sold by ARTIS Art Gallery

ARTIS Art Gallery is a contemporary art house committed to discovering and promoting emerging artists. After a career as an art dealer and expert for internationally recognized artists, Christian Ferrari now runs the gallery with a global vision: to reveal new talents and showcase their works around the world.

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Biography of the painter Nguyen Van Dien (1992)

Nguyen Van Dien: The Painter of Silent Souls

Nguyen Van Dien is a Vietnamese portrait painter born in 1992 in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). He quickly established himself as a contemporary master of raw emotion, specializing in capturing human depth through the gaze and the marks of time.

Artistic Journey
Originally from the vibrant metropolis of the South, Nguyen Van Dien has chosen to dedicate himself to the demanding art of portraiture. He has developed a distinctive style, often in monochrome or with a very limited palette (such as black, white, and shades of gray), to eliminate any distraction and focus the viewer's attention on the essence of the subject.
His works are not mere representations; they are windows into the soul of his subjects. Dien particularly cherishes faces marked by age and experience, believing that every wrinkle, every fold of the lips, tells an epic story.
The Work at the Heart of Emotion
The work presented (such as this grayscale portrait) is emblematic of his talent:
• Immersive Technique: Mastery of chiaroscuro is exceptional, sculpting the face with intense and dramatic light.
Detail and Texture: The realism of the textures, whether it is the hair tied in a headband or the weathered skin shaped by life, gives the work an almost tangible presence.
The Gaze: It is the focal point of his work. Despite the trials suggested by the facial features, his models often display a disturbing serenity and warmth, inviting contemplation and respect.
Nguyen Van Dien is an artist of heritage and memory. Through his brushes, he pays a powerful tribute to the elders of Vietnam, capturing their resilience and unwavering dignity.
Permanent exhibition ARTIS Art Gallery - Thu Duc, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam