Artists

Nghiem Xuan Hung

Nghiem Xuan Hung

Nghiem Xuan Hung

Nghiêm Xuân Hưng (born 1953) is a prominent figure of the generation of artists shaped by the Vietnam University of Fine Arts. With a solid and in-depth academic background in sculpture, he has developed a strong formative thinking that has allowed his creativity to expand into other artistic fields such as painting and animation.

Artistic style:
Nghiêm Xuân Hưng’s work represents a harmonious convergence of academic technique and the rustic, sincere emotions of the Vietnamese soul. Regardless of medium—whether modern oil painting, traditional lacquer, delicate silk, or finely carved painting—his works consistently convey a sense of simplicity, authenticity, and profound depth. His favored subjects often revolve around national cultural life, rural landscapes, and quiet, contemplative moments of everyday existence.

Career highlights:
Beyond sculpture and painting, he also left a notable mark on the Vietnamese animation industry from the early 1970s. His meticulous craftsmanship and keen observational skills enabled him to create works rich in movement and vitality. Through numerous critically acclaimed solo and group exhibitions—such as those held at IMF and Bình Minh Art Gallery—he has established a distinct position within the landscape of contemporary Vietnamese art.

Artist Nghiem Xuan Hung

– Born in 1953 in Vinh Phuc. Currently living and working in Hanoi.

– 1966: Studied Junior High School (7 years) at Vietnam College of Fine Arts.

– 1972: After graduating from the sculpture department, he went to work at the animation studio, with the task of drawing animation.

– 1975: Worked in the Sculpture Department, Fine Arts Department, Ministry of Culture.

– 1978: Studied Sculpture, undergraduate program at the University of Fine Arts.

– 1980: He created the terracotta work “Protect Life”, 1m60 high, monolithic (one copy is on display at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, the other at the University of Theater and Cinema).

– 1982: Working at the Testing Department of UNIMEX Hanoi.

– 1986: Worked at the Sculpture Department – Vietnam Fine Arts Association.

– Since 1989, freely composed on many topics: Landscapes, still lifes, portraits… using many materials: silk, lead, ceramic, prints, paper carving, engraved paint,… Especially , all lacquer paintings in the exhibition organized by the IMF Office for the first time in Vietnam were sold out.

– Since 1998, specializing in oil painting in the style of surrealist paintings.

– Since 2003, all of his paintings have been under contract by APRICOTS gallery.

– Since 2013, contacted collector Truong Van Thuan and has cooperated with Binh Minh Art Gallery until now.