Truong Ngoc Chinh
A Maze of Milieu
July 23 - August 13, 2010
Reception:
Thursday August 5, 2010 6-8 PM
Press Release
The works of self-taught painter Truong Ngoc Chinh present idyllic scenes of innocence and vehement faith. A deeply held devotion permeates his work, as do exclamations of hope through vivid and moving examples, some of which appear to be mythic. At their heart, these works bear a true love of humanity and our possibilities for receiving grace. The jarring turmoil of the world also rubs elbows with this faith and the hope in a better world to come but, through it all, an intense dignity shines in these richly textured works, which have a narrative aspect to them, whether their subject matter is catastrophic or celebratory.
Truong Ngoc Chinh was born in Vietnam, and he now lives and paints, as well as composes music, in California. He cites Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, Monet and Picasso as influences. His paintings have appeared in the Asian Pacific Museum in Poland, the Living History Museum in France, and in many international embassies.
Artist Statement
I paint using a multitude of styles, but I tend towards a impressive effect, produced by my combining classical and modern styles. Originally I was greatly influenced by Van Gogh, but as time has passed I have taken inspiration from many other artists as well, including da Vinci, Monet and Picasso. I have learned from them and through my own efforts and dreams, never having attended an art school. Yet despite this lack of formal education, I have never had doubts about expressing myself through paint, and I have found great joy and pride in my explorations into the world of art.
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