Book launch about artist Pham Luc

The book "The Palm in God's Hand" is an insightful perspective of Dr. Nguyen Si Dung - an art collector, researcher, and politician who understands and loves art, writing about the life and creative career of painter Pham Luc. The book's title was inspired by former US Secretary of State John Kerry's comment about the talent of painter Pham Luc when he first saw the painting.

Dr. Nguyen Si Dung and Mr. John Kerry during a visit to see paintings at the private home of artist Pham Luc. Photo: Provided by Dr. Nguyen Si Dung

In this book, Dr. Nguyen Si Dung not only recounts Pham Luc's life from his childhood in Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh, through the war years, to when he became a famous painter, but also analyzes his artistic style and soul in a subtle and profound way. Along with that are the touching stories behind each painting, expressing his deep affection for the artist.

Artist Pham Luc sketches a portrait of Mr. John Kerry. Photo: Provided by Dr. Nguyen Si Dung

The 230-page book contains more than 160 paintings, the most beautiful and representative paintings in the massive collection of more than a thousand works by talented artist Pham Luc that Dr. Nguyen Si Dung owns.

Dr. Nguyen Si Dung signs autographs for readers at the book launch. Photo: Nguyet Tho

With a close and sincere writing style, Dr. Nguyen Si Dung has helped readers better understand a talented artist and an emotional person like Pham Luc. The book is not only a document about art but also a story about life, love and faith in people and life. The book is published by Fine Arts Publishing House with 2 versions in Vietnamese and English.

Many art lovers attended the book launch and painting exhibition. Photo: Nguyet Tho

At the book launch, art lovers also enjoyed the beautiful paintings of artist Pham Luc. The 70 works on display this time show that Pham Luc is not simply a painter, he is a storyteller of Vietnamese history through painting. From the image of soldiers in the great resistance war of the nation to the hard-working mother, the simple villagers, to everyday moments, all are depicted by him with emotional and realistic strokes.

Scene of the book launch and exhibition of artist Pham Luc's paintings. Photo: Nguyet Tho

The exhibition runs until April 24, 2025.

Some works of artist Pham Luc.

The work "Lyrical Hanoi".

The work "Sunflowers".

The work "Girl looking in the mirror".

The work "Girl sleeping next to a vase of flowers".

The work "Raising the net".

The work "Boat in the bay".

Work "Let's go, dad!".

The work "Female militia in the field".

The work "Spring".

The work "Lilies".

The work "The Official".

The work "Girl playing the monochord".

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/ra-mat-sach-ve-hoa-si-pham-luc-699496.html