Description

The artwork stems from the life experiences of an artist born and raised in the war zone of Hoa My, Hue, where childhood games were intertwined with the traumas of mine-sweeping for survival. The artist meticulously collects wartime remnants - pieces of plywood, before sanding, cutting, and reshaping them into the innocent image of paper planes. The traces of war manifest through layers of paint, metal, and mottled patterns, conveying a profound message about the irrevocable loss of an innocent childhood.

Description from "UOB Painting of the Year" Exhibition, 2024.