The exhibition features works by Anh Bach (Bach Hoang Anh), Mina Ho Ferrante (Ho Mong Nha Uyen), Tim Nguyen (Nguyen Ky Quy), and Ly Tran (Tran Phuong Ly) and is being held at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts from now until February 21, with a continuation into early March.

According to artist Mina Ho Ferrante, the exhibition was inspired by Tim Nguyen’s long-held dream of returning to Vietnam to paint and present his work. Ly Tran recalls that the four artists, previously unfamiliar with one another and living in different time zones, connected through art to make this dream a reality.

Their first virtual meeting to discuss the exhibition was a defining moment, leading them to reunite in Vietnam for this heartfelt artistic homecoming.

Ly Tran, known for her conceptual realism, explores profound emotions and aspirations in her paintings. Her works feature symbolic figures that often evoke a surreal, almost paradoxical sense of detachment from reality.
Anh Bach’s contributions to the exhibition focus on portraits of women.

In everyday life, women often bear numerous burdens and responsibilities, yet through his paintings, Anh Bach captures them in moments of serenity, beauty, and fulfillment.

Tim Nguyen, now based in Hawaii, is showcasing his work in Vietnam for the first time after more than 20 years abroad. His paintings reflect the island’s natural beauty with a soft, impressionistic approach, blending realism with a distinct sense of nostalgia.

Mina Ho Ferrante, who was born and raised in Vietnam, held her first solo silk painting exhibition at the age of 21. She later worked for Walt Disney, where years of experience in animation honed her ability to adapt and transform her artistic style according to the demands of different projects. This versatility has continued to shape her creative process over time.