Art about loss but hope for the future/ Asia Pacific Triennial

Описание: Lê Thuý highlights the cultural significance of silk and lacquer painting in Việt Nam, while subtly commenting on contemporary issues and themes. 'Echo' 2024 evokes a ruined house and includes a group of nine doors from a traditional house in the historical town of Hội An. Painted in red and gold, their delicate imagery references her knowledge of botany, history, memento mori traditions and pan-Asian religions. Her symbolic trees and plants have specific meanings, from those used in medicine or poisons to those embodying prosperity and beauty (the peony) or high moral character (bamboo). Translucent suspended silk paintings complete the installation, depicting interiors with family shrines, memorabilia and architectural embellishments, capturing the moral values and aspirations of former occupants. Echo alludes to the loss of cultural heritage in a society motivated only by economic prosperity and self-interest.

Seventy artists, collectives and projects from more than 30 countries feature in the eleventh chapter of the flagship QAGOMA exhibition series, the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art. Bringing compelling new art to Brisbane, the Triennial is a gateway to the rapidly evolving artistic expression of Australia, Asia and the Pacific. The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art is QAGOMA's (Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art) flagship exhibition series.

11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
30 Nov 2024 – 27 Apr 2025
Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art
Free entry
https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/apt11

Lê Thuý, Việt Nam b.1988
'Echo' 2023
Doors: Lacquer, gold and silver leaf, mineral pigment on wood;
Silk paintings: Ink, calligraphy, synthetic polymer paint and embroidery on silk;
Brick fragments: Concrete and lacquer
Nine doors; seven silk paintings; six brick fragments
Purchased 2024 with funds from Tim Fairfax AC through the QAGOMA Foundation
Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation
© Lê Thuý
This project is supported by the Commonwealth through the Office for the Arts, part of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia
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