...Nguyen Thi Tam...

I. Biography and Artistic Journey of Artist Nguyen Thi Tam:

Artist Nguyễn Thị Tâm was born on December 22, 1936, in Mỹ Tho, now part of Dong Thap Province. However, she grew up and currently resides in Ho Chi Minh City.

In 1958, she graduated from the second class of the Gia Dinh College of Fine Arts in Saigon. This milestone marked the beginning of her enduring artistic career.

II. Professional Career in Art Education

Before April 30, 1975, she was a lecturer at the Saigon College of Fine Arts. During this period, she taught Composition and Decorative Arts. She also directly instructed students from their first through fourth years of study.

Today, she continues to devote herself to art education. She therefore chooses to create and teach oil painting and silk painting from her home.

III. Social Activities and Fine Arts Organizations

Alongside her teaching career, she has made active contributions to the community through various roles. Specifically, she is a member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association and the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association.

In addition, she previously served as Head of the Green Bamboo Art Club at District 1 Cultural Center. Furthermore, she currently serves as Head of the Women’s Art Club under the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association.

IV. Exhibition Achievements and Artistic Practice

Throughout her career, she has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. These events have been held in Vietnam as well as in various countries around the world. More recently, she participated in the group exhibition “Ngân Hà” at Phuong Mai Gallery.

In terms of her artistic practice, she has particularly focused on landscape painting. She often paints directly from observation at the places she visits. Her passion for traveling to different destinations allows her to continually seek new sources of creative inspiration.