Inspired by three victories against the Mongol invaders on the Bach Dang River between the 10th and 13th centuries, these artworks honoured the patriotic spirit of past generations. Employing a surrealist painting style and diverse material expressions, the exhibition was a cultural resonance achieved through the arrangement of large abstract sculptures.
“From the Bach Dang Victory to the Great Triumph of 30 April 1975” displayed 27 large statues, 30 wooden stakes, 39 small statues, and several other works spanning a vast area along Nguyen Hue Boulevard, attracting considerable public attention. Notable pieces included lacquered wooden stakes piercing an M24 Chaffee tank, and the “God of Protection” sculpture crafted from diverse materials like jackfruit wood from the Central Highlands, Northern stoneware ceramics, and ancient Champa patterns, all processed using traditional techniques such as burning and hand-plastering, etc.
Words: BUC
Translation: Hồng Ánh
