Learn Lacquer Art, a traditional Vietnamese art form, with Professor Tran Anh Tuan. With over 32 years of experience, Professor Tuan, born in Hanoi in 1972, leads the Lacquer Art department at Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts. He is dedicated to preserving and promoting Vietnamese lacquer art both domestically and internationally.
Fact: Lacquer art is renowned for its intricate and beautiful incorporation of natural materials such as eggshells, pearl shells, and abalone shells. These elements are combined with lacquer to create detailed and textured patterns. The process involves drying the lacquer in a high-humidity environment and sanding it to reveal the underlying shapes. This element of randomness often leads to surprising and unique results for the artists.
Although lacquer art is often regarded as Vietnam’s national art, it’s not widely practiced due to its complex techniques, long production times, and unusual materials. However, for those eager to learn, a two-hour workshop led by artist and professor Mr. Tran Anh Tuan offers a great introduction to Vietnamese lacquer art.
In this workshop, you'll get to admire various lacquer paintings created by Mr. Tuan himself. He will guide you through the process of creating your own lacquer art, providing all the necessary tools, materials, and expertise to help you craft a personal masterpiece.While lacquer art typically involves many steps and can take months to complete, this workshop is designed for those with limited time in Hanoi.
You will have the chance to practice 3-4 lacquer techniques in just two hours and take home a unique lacquer souvenir made by you. It’s important to note that while you’ll gain experience and learn a few techniques, mastering the full skill set of lacquer art is not possible in such a short time. Mr. Tuan will assist you, but as with any art form, your results will depend on your own aptitude.
If desired, guests can also create lacquer paintings or items of their own design. To make the most of your time, consider planning your design in advance.
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