LOT 57
BUI HUU HUNG
B. Vietnam, 1957
Still Life, 1997
Lacquer on wood
122 x 122 cm
Private Collection, Singapore
Signed “Bui Huu Hung” on lower left. Acquired by the previous owner at the Operation Smile Charity Art Auction, Hanoi, in June 1998 and comes with receipt from Hanoi Studio for USD 3,050
RM 35,000 – 55,000
A distinguished Vietnamese artist, Bui Huu Hung best known for reviving and innovating the traditional lacquer painting technique was trained at the Vietnam College of Fine Arts, where he mastered the age old medium, transforming it into a contemporary form while preserving its rich cultural heritage. Hung has exhibited extensively across Asia, Europe, and the United States, earning recognition for his ability to merge traditional Vietnamese aesthetics with modern sensibilities. In this Still Life painting, Bui Huu Hung applies his delicate craftsmanship and meticulous layering of lacquer to present an intimate composition. Everyday objects are rendered with elegance and quiet dignity, their surfaces shimmering with depth and texture unique to the lacquer medium. Through this work, Hung not only showcases his technical mastery but also evokes a contemplative atmosphere, where simplicity and refinement intertwine. This still life exemplifies his enduring pursuit of beauty within the ordinary, reimagined through a medium deeply rooted in Vietnamese cultural identity. In doing so, his work resonates deeply, reminding us to find beauty in simplicity and meaning in the everyday.