Bui Trong Du was born in 1976 in Hai Phong, Vietnam. He graduated from Vietnam University of Fine Arts in 2002. His preferred medium is traditional Vietnamese lacquer on wood, often incorporating materials such as eggshell, mother-of-pearl, silver and gold leaf to enhance texture, depth and details.

 

Du’s distinctive style is characterised by simplicity, refined composition and striking colours, creating a sense of calm and serenity. His work draws deeply on Vietnamese culture and memories of his childhood in the countryside.

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A recurring subject in Du’s paintings is the Vietnamese woman in the traditional Áo Dài. As the artist explains, “To me, the image of ladies in Áo Dài is the typical Vietnamese beauty – gentle, discreet yet very charming.” Birds and fish are also frequent motifs in his work. The bird often symbolises freedom, happiness and the spirit of life, while fish represent abundance, prosperity and harmony. These motifs are also rooted in Du’s childhood memories of growing up in the Vietnamese countryside and tending buffalo in the fields, giving his paintings a deeply personal connection to nature and rural life.

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Hanoi Art House has represented and showcased Bui Trong Du’s work at international art fairs, including the Affordable Art Fair in London, introducing his lacquer paintings to collectors and audiences in the UK and internationally.

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Exhibitions & Awards

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Hanoi Art House regularly exhibits Bui Trong Du’s works in London, United Kingdom, and presents his paintings at international art fairs and exhibitions.​

Prize

• 2014
  Hai Phong Fine Art Exhibtion- The third prize- Hai Phong, Vietnam

• 2006
  Young Artist of Vietnam prize.

• 2005
  2nd Prize at Hanoi Art Exhibition.

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Solo exhibitions

• 2018
  Solo "SUMMER" Exhibition / MVG Gallery,Lotte - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2018
  Solo "Summer's Echo" Exhibition / InterContinental Hanoi Landmark 72 - Hanoi, Vietnam

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Group exhibitions

 

• 2015 - Present: Bi-annual show with Hanoi Art House in London with Affordable Art Fair and other UK fairs.     

• 2021
  "T5" Exhibition / 29 Hang Bai street - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2021
  Qwangju - Haiphong Joing Contemporary Art Exhibition. / Online on Internet - Qwangju, South Korea

• 2021
  "SONG" Exhibition / Viet Art Center - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2019
  "Viet Art Now Selected Faces" / Chon Aution House - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2019
  "T5" Exhibition / 29 Hang Bai street - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2018
  "THANG NAM" Exhibition / Viet Nam Fine Art Museum - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2017
  "CHAM &BEAUTY / Myanmar Plaza - Yanggon, Myanmar (Burma)

• 2017
  "PHUONG" Exhibition / Viet Nam Fine Art Museum - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2015
  Hanoi Fine Art of UNESCO Exhibition / !6 Ngo Quyen Street - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2015
  "Hai Phong - My City" Exhibition / City Centre Exhibition - Haiphong, Vietnam

• 2015
  "Tam Bac River and Street" / City Centre Exhibition - Haiphong, Vietnam

• 2015
  "Gems of Vietnam" / London - London, United Kingdom

• 2014
  Haiphong's Artist Exhibition "Today and Forever" / Viet Nam Fine Art Museum - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2013
  Hanoi Fine Art of UNESCO Exhibition / 16 Ngo Quyen Street - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2013
  Vietnam's Artist Exhibition / Valmer castle - Centre-Val de Loire, France

• 2013
  Vietnam's Artist Exhibition / House of Culture and Arts Renner - Renner, France

• 2012
  Haiphong's Artist Exhibition "Today and Forever" / City Centre Exhibition - Haiphong, Vietnam

• 2011
  "Here,There and Every Where" / Hamden Gallery - MA, United States

• 2011
  Young Fine Art Festival 2011 Exhibition / Van Ho Exhibition Center - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2009
  "LONG BIEN Festtival" of Art Exhibition / Long Bien Bridge - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2007
  Vietnam Fine Arts Exhibition / Luois Guilluox High School - Rennes, France

• 2005
  National Fine Art Exhibition / Van Ho Exhibition Center - Hanoi, Vietnam

• 2002
  Hanoi Fine Art of UNESCO Exhibition / 45 Trang Tien Street - Hanoi, Vietnam