Tran Trong Thuong

Artist Tran Trong Thuong

1. Outline artist biography and art

Artist’s name is Tran Trong Thuong. He was born on Jan 02, 1980 in Hiep Luc Commune, Ninh Giang District, Hai Duong Province.

The Artist’s studies and works:

Since 1999 – 2002, he studied at The College of Fine Arts in Ha Noi.
While studying at school, he attended in Art Exhibition, such as the Statue Exhibition named “Vietnam – Country” with the work “The Sunset” in 2001.
In 2001, he graduated from The College of Fine Arts, majoring in fine arts with regular training.
In 2002, when he was a student at The College of Fine Arts in Hanoi, he also participated in The Art Works’ Exhibition called “Welcome Party, Welcome the Spring”.
From 2002 until now: Drawing and designing for Viglacera Porcelain Company at Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province.
2004: Took part in The Fine Art Exhibition of Zone III “Viet Bac-Tay Bac” in Hoa Binh Province with the work “The Dolour”.
Member of Phu Tho Fine Art Association.
During the time he worked at the Form Design Office for Viglacera Porcelain Company, he took part in many exhibitions such as:
- “The Glare of Children’s Eyes” at Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, organized by the French Embassy and Vietnam Fine Arts Association.
- Some Fine Arts exhibitions in other areas, etc.

✅ His main subject is Autumn and Young Girls.
✅ His view of art is: “Painting for not to be dead”.

2. How did you become an artist? Your start, what made you interested in art?

I enjoyed drawing since I was young. I went to learn drawing, competed in fine arts, painted continuously, sent my paintings to festivals and competitions. I was impressed by summers with schoolgirls after schooling, confidences. I had many difficulties from the start, and then everything became better.

3. The style of your art works?

I like to contemplate artworks of impressive artists such as Gauguin, Van Gogh, which have affected me more or less. I like my original paintings with a realistic, impressive style a little bit.

4. What was the artist’s inspiration, your mentor or idol?

My family, especially my daughter, is the source of my inspiration to create artworks. My idol is senior in the Literature group in Phu Tho Province, especially Artist-Sculpturer Nguyen Luong as well as Artist Le Thiet Chuong.

5. What makes this artist different from others in Vietnam? What makes you different and special compared to others?

As a matter of course, I love my homeland. My theme, which I am developing, is fresh and modern in comparison with other artists.
It is not true that anyone who learned drawing from a teacher has not been affected by his teacher’s style. I, myself, am creating a new style.

6. How do you view Vietnam; and the outside world?

Vietnam is a country with historical and cultural thickness with 54 ethnic groups, expressing a plentiful culture. I am especially impressed by Vietnamese schoolgirls wearing Ao Dai, which belongs only to Vietnam.

7. What are your likes and dislikes?

Like young people, I enjoy freedom and liberality and dislike being affected and defined. This is shown in my paintings with blazes of colors, a little bit profound.

8. Why did the artist utilize this medium or style?

Oil paint has been used for many decades. Artists in the Renaissance were successful in using oil paint for their artworks. Oil paint is very suitable for my expression in art.

9. What is the artist trying to communicate in your art works?

If you have a common message or ideology for all of your works, please state it.
Impressed by bright summer with schoolgirls whispering after schooling, I want to show pure white. Autumn, schoolgirls, and flowers are the main points in almost all my paintings.

10. Any hidden meanings behind your artworks? Is there a message? Is it something political or personal…or some other feeling or thoughts?

My paintings are pure, with bright colors, somewhere serene, with modern streets as well as schoolgirls who bring a peaceful message.
Emotion for each painting is different; I can sublimate at sudden moments with rainy or sunny streets.
Streets in my paintings are not only old but also modern. Those streets have many people with their conditions of life and different confidences…