Self Portrait Painting

In Nguyen Thanh's oeuvre, the viewer is not simply met with a perspicuous canvas, as one would find a ripe fruit waiting to be consumed. Rather, one is invited to peel back the layers, a kaleidoscopic vista where each hue is a corridor leading to yet another hidden chamber of insight, to reach a deeper nectar. This isn't a mere visual spectacle; it is an aesthetic pilgrimage, beckoning you to journey deeper into layered complexities, much like unraveling the fabric of a metaphysical tapestry woven with both intellect and spirituality. The artistic philosophy of Nguyen Thanh diverges from the traditional triumvirate of Truth–Goodness–Beauty, opting instead for a trinity of Truth–Goodness–Endurance between the external world and our internal hermitages. 'Endurance' here transcends mere patience; it speaks to the virtues of letting go, releasing, and acceptance. Turning his back on 'Beauty' to focus on 'Letting Go' sets a steadfast standard. The equilibrium of these three pillars illuminates his worldview, not just in art but also in life itself. The artist's perspective challenges us to shift our own viewpoints, encouraging us to consider that within each entity, however minute and transient, exists a hyper-dimensional universe akin to Taoist philosophy. His work becomes an ontological query, positing questions about the ephemerality and continuity of existence, the perpetual cycles of birth, metamorphosis, and dissolution. Today you are a human, perhaps tomorrow, you may be part of the plant or animal realm. You are inevitably woven into the intricate tapestry of Samsara, forever entangled in the cycle of Samsara, the wheel of existence.