Introduction.
Lieu Nguyen is the first Vietnamese artist who pursues the style of ‘pointillism-action painting’ -
a combination of gestural abstraction and pointillism. He does not touch the canvas with his
brush, all the paintings are done by dropping the paint on the canvas. The artist perfectly
balances tens of thousands of unique points on each canvas, each a different size and color to
create a flawlessly balanced and strong image on his artworks. He often falls in love with nature
so the nature, plants and flowers inspire him to create his landscape paintings. His paintings are
always of vibrant colors and generous trends.
Lieu Nguyen was honored by Apple as one of the 10 most prominent contemporary artists in the
world in 2016. Referring to this talented artist is referring to the style of ‘pointillism-action
painting’ he has devoted. According to him, the pointillism requires high concentration as well
as determination. A good painter is someone who knows when to stop drawing in time. As for
Duong Lieu, the pointillism is not difficult. The only difficulty is how to make your tactics have its own style,
your paintings must be different from that of the previous senior artists.
5 Solo Exhibitions.
2019
‘Dancing with cherry blossoms’, Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2015
‘This Cat Dreams in Color’, Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2013
‘Exuberance II’, John Erdos Art, Singapore
2012
‘Exuberance - The Magical Colours of Spring’, John Erdos Art, Singapore
2005
Solo Show, Hanoi Studio, Hanoi, Vietnam
26 Selected Group Exhibitions.
2020
‘NordArt 2020’, Büdelsdorf, Germany
2019
‘Salon des Beaux Arts 2019’, Carrousel Du Louvre, Paris, France
2019
‘Ten-acious’, Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2019
‘NordArt 2019’, Büdelsdorf, Germany
2019
‘Connection 2’, Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Association, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2019
‘The Art Journey’, Vietnam Art House (VAH), The Hague, The Netherlands
2018
‘CTG Nomad’, Craig Thomas Gallery, New York, US
2017
‘Listen, Watch and Tell’, Hanoi Studio Gallery, Hanoi, Vietnam
2015-2017
‘One country’, ‘The Itch’ and ‘Say’, Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam
2014
Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
2014
‘Coming of Age’, Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2014
‘Hong Kong Bound: AAF Preview’, Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2013
Affordable Art Fair Singapore, Art Blue Studio, Singapore
2013
Asian Contemporary Art Show Hong Kong, Art Blue Studio, Singapore
2012
‘Parcours’, Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2011
Art Expo Malaysia, K Moller Gallery, Singapore
2010
‘They paint them’, Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2010
‘Painting Life’, Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2009
‘Opening Show’, Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2004-2006
Group Exhibitions, Hanoi Studio, Hanoi, Vietnam
2000
‘Asia-Pacific Contemporary Fine Arts’ by Philip Morris, Metropolitan Building, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
1996
‘Ho Chi Minh City Young Artists’, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
4 Awards and Grants.
2016
One of 10 artists selected for Apple Marketing Campaign ‘Start Something New’ around the world
2006
Sponsorship for Young Artists, Melbourne City Council, Australia
2005
Sponsorship by Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association, Vietnam
2000
Certificate of Merit at Asia-Pacific Contemporary Fine Arts Exhibition, organized by PhilipMorris, Metropolitan Building, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
1 Education.
2001
BA Degree, Fine Arts University of Ho Chi Minh City
Other information.
2001-2011
Lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts University
2003-now
Member of Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association