Công Quốc Hà
(1955 - 2024)
A life dedicated to distilling the soul of Hanoi into palettes of color. The artist may pause his journey, but the character in his paintings will remain forever as a definition of standard beauty.
Noble Recognitions
• Metropolitan Fine Arts Exhibition (1978) - First Award
• Ministry of Culture Graphic Arts Book Printing (1983) - A Award
• Illustration Graphic Arts Exhibition (1985) - B Award
• Metropolitan Fine Arts Exhibition (1994) - B Award
• Medal for Vietnam Fine Arts Cultural Career (2000)
• Illustration Graphic Vietnam Fine Association Exhibition (2000) - C Award
• Medal for Vietnam Fine Arts Career (2003)
Preserving Vietnamese Culture
The meticulous journey of traditional lacquer art
Vóc (The Base)
Preparing the wooden board with traditional fabrics and natural resins.
Phác thảo (Sketching)
Translating the artist's vision onto the prepared surface.
Dát vàng (Inlaying)
Expertly applying gold leaves, eggshells, and mother-of-pearl.
Mài (Grinding)
The unique technique of polishing under water to reveal hidden layers.