Lê Thúy
'Time'
Devastated by the felling of 6700 old trees in Hanoi, the artist channels a spirit of memoriam in these polychromatic lacquer works. The concentric wood rings are created using traditional techniques, embracing meta-movements to mark the passage of time and imploring onlookers to preserve nature’s fragile vibrancy and reconsider acts of irreversible loss.
Time, 2023, comprising Clock Pendulum 1, Clock Pendulum 2 and Clock Pendulum 3
Various dimensions
Lacquer, cotton, sawdust, mud, eggshell, mother of pearl, gold and silver leaf
Lê Thúy creates pieces that explore environmental, cultural, and historical neglect. With an emphasis on traditional materials such as silk and lacquer, her works have been featured in solo exhibitions in Paris and Ho Chi Minh. She is currently part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art.
"We’ve not seen a Vietnamese piece before [...] It opens new doors and exposure for other Asian countries that have historically used lacquer."
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