Description

A Necromancy painting — an exhibition featuring 20 oil paintings on canvas by Phạm Trần Việt Nam. This collection navigates through the vast spectrum of human conditions - from injustice and hardship to deep-seated unrest, painting the fragile state of our contemporary world. With a strong autobiographical essence, the series portrays a candid lens into Phạm Trần Việt Nam's soul. Through painting, he establishes a profound connection with "another existence", delving into the void to listen to the voices of transient souls, weaving the intangible back into tangible forms.

Set against a background of dark theme, interspersed with touches of purple, moss green, and brown, bursts of red and yellow emerge as beacons of new energy. These colors guide him on a journey of artistic discovery and form, encouraging a heart open to exploration and a drawing style marked by freedom and expansivenessows Liberating from traditional constraints, the series innovatively disrupts the conventional with uniquely crafted cuts and holes, transforming the canvas frame from a boundary into a gateway for unbridled expression of his emotions.

A Necromancy painting invites us to reflect on the timeless queries of human life: the meaning of life and death, and the intricate layers of human complexity within the fabric of modern society. The exhibition promises a deep, insightful look into life's essence, kindling a sense of compassion and empathy for the disadvantaged.

Description is excerpted from "A Necromancy Painting" Exhibition booklet, 2024.