LOT 72
NGUYEN THANH CHUONG / DINH QUAN
B. Vietnam, 1949/ B. Vietnam, 1964
Family, 2002
Untitled, 2000
Lacquer on wood
39 x 29 cm / 39 x 30 cm (set of 2 artworks)
Signed and dated “t.chuong ‘02” on upper right
Signed and dated “Quan 2000” on lower left
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 4,500 – 7,000
In Family (2002), Nguyen Thanh Chuong arranges a group of figures through simplified shapes, compact gestures and a warm palette of red, orange, green and ochre. The overlapping bodies and closely gathered faces create a strong sense of togetherness, while the flattened composition gives the scene a playful, almost architectural structure. Despite the economy of detail, the work conveys warmth and familiarity through posture, proximity and colour.
Dinh Quan’s Untitled (2000) presents a markedly different mood. A solitary face emerges against a deep reddish ground, rendered with a deliberately spare and ghost-like quality. The enlarged eyes, simplified features and textured surface give the work an enigmatic presence, balancing vulnerability with a sense of quiet unease. Viewed alongside Nguyen Thanh Chuong’s lively family scene, the work introduces a striking contrast between collective warmth and solitary introspection.