According to scientific studies, the lotus is the first gymnosperm to grow on Earth. With gentle and flexible colors like a girl blooming in the middle of a lagoon, lotus flower becomes a flower possessing a pure beauty, fragile but extremely strong. Although living in muddy waters, the lotus flower when blooming is always radiant and full of life. Perhaps that's why the lotus is considered a symbol in the Buddhist art of the East and is also a flower symbolizing the country of Vietnam - The people who "near the mud but don't smell the mud".
With its beauty and meaning, the lotus flower becomes an endless source of inspiration for artists - who are passionate about "searching for hidden gems" to produce works of value for thousands of generations. Over thousands of years of history, the lotus flower has become a familiar image in various forms of decorative art and architecture. Although each work of art represents the lotus flower in a separate way, Sen still retains its inherent purity, symbolizing the soul and mettle of the Vietnamese people.
Song of the soul from the eternal artistic value
Through the noble meanings of the lotus flower, artist Kim Duc - A talented painter with a deep understanding of Buddhist teachings has produced works on lotus that are recognized and approved by the Buddhist Church. Vietnam displayed the painting "Lien Hoa Tinh Canh" at the 9th National Buddhist Congress (2022).
Artist Kim Duc's works are imbued with Buddhist values conveyed and applied in today's life. Lotus flowers in the artist's paintings not only stop at pure beauty, but also bring incomparable strength towards good, arouse compassion and remind people of the noble responsibilities and power of man towards the people. Earth.
Photo 1: Mother's Day lotus painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc was created in 2020 with oil paints
Along with the above meanings, the exhibition "Vietnamese Sen Art 2023 - Pure Beauty" was held with the desire to honor artistic creation and practice from the pure and pure beauty of the lotus flower. The eternal flower represents the journey to find beauty in the soul, cultivate spiritual values and join hands to create a universal world, peaceful coexistence and sustainable development.
The exhibition displays the works of artist Kim Duc with 75 paintings of Sen. In particular, in this exhibition, two precious paintings "Lien Hoa Tinh Canh" and "The Future Shell" are also displayed so that visitors can enjoy and love more the beauty of the lotus flower. In addition, the exhibition also offers extremely interesting activities such as responding to Earth Hour 2023 or "Writing feelings of love for Lotus" and other meaningful activities.
The painting lotus in a chestnut shell by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc was created in 2022 with oil paint with the size of 40X50 cm.
The work "LOTUS NKD 116" is a delicate combination of color and composition, recreating the noble beauty of the lotus flower in a vibrant living space. Through the work, the artist conveys a message of peace, serenity and profound cultural values.
"Summer Lotus" is an emotional painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc, a talented artist with the ability to breathe life into each stroke. This work is a perfect combination of modern painting techniques and traditional spirit, depicting the noble beauty
The work "LOTUS NKD 117" is a harmonious combination of traditional oil painting techniques and modern style. Through every detail, the artist has recreated the natural beauty and purity of the lotus flower, while sending a message of peace and profound cultural values.
Treasure - a lotus painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc created in 2022 with oil paint
The work "LOTUS NKD 120" evokes the noble beauty of the lotus flower - a symbol of purity and serenity. With modern Acrylic technique, the artist has skillfully created vibrant color blocks, honoring natural beauty and conveying the message of balance and peace in life.
The work "Heatwave" by artist Kim Duc was created in 2020 with oil paint on canvas with a size of 50x60 cm in the lotus genre.
The painting of Tinh Sen lotus by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc was created in 2022 with oil paint with the size of 50x60 cm.
🎨 "NOON AT WEST LAKE" is a unique lotus painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc, completed in early 2025 with a size of 45x60 cm and oil paint. The painting brings a peaceful and poetic feeling, depicting the serene scenery of West Lake - a cultural and natural symbol of Hanoi.
Fragile lotus painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc was created in 2020 with oil paint with the size of 60X90 cm
🎨 "KISS" is a unique lotus painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc, completed in 2025. With Acrylic material and size 45x60 cm, the painting brings an elegant and profound beauty, expressing the connection between humans and nature through the image of lotus - a symbol of purity and nobility.
🎨 "THE COLORFUL WORLD" is a beautiful lotus painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc, completed in 2024. With a size of 50x70 cm and oil paint material, the painting is a blend of traditional art and modern creative inspiration.
"LOTUS NKD 118" shows the artist's unique creativity when using Acrylic material to recreate the vivid beauty of the lotus. The delicate color blocks and skillful painting techniques highlight the elegance and deep meaning of this flower - a symbol of Vietnamese culture and soul.
The Mother's Day lotus painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc was created in 2020 with oil paint
"CAT BA 1" is an impressive painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc, made with Acrylic material in 2023. With a size of 50x60 cm, the work recreates the wild and poetic natural beauty of Cat Ba Island, bringing a sense of peace and closeness to nature.
The lotus painting of Four Times by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc was created in 2020 with oil paint with the size of 50X50 cm.
The lotus painting "Dance of the Morning" by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc was created in 2020 with oil paint, size 50X70 cm
The lotus painting "Remembering the homeland" by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc was created in 2020 with oil paint with the size of 55x75 cm.
🎨 "ETERNAL LOVE" is an impressive lotus painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc, completed in 2023. With a large size of 60x100 cm and oil paint, the painting carries a profound message about eternal love and the immortal beauty of nature.
"BY THE LAKE" is a unique artwork by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc, made with Acrylic in 2023. With a size of 50x60, the painting brings a peaceful, romantic and profound space, reflecting the natural beauty and subtle emotions through each stroke.
"NKD 06" is one of the outstanding works of artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc, an artist with a creative and unique style. Made with oil paint, the painting brings sophistication through each brush stroke, expressing emotional depth and harmony in both composition and color.
Lotus painting Nostalgia by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc was created in 2022 with oil paint with the size of 60X80 cm
"CAT BA 2" is an outstanding painting by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc, made with Acrylic material in 2024. With a large size of 70x80 cm, the painting brings a new and profound perspective on the majestic and poetic natural beauty of Cat Ba island.
The painting "Waiting for 3000 years" by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc was created in 2022 with oil paint with the size of 50x70 cm.
The work "LOTUS NKD 112" is a harmonious combination of traditional oil painting techniques and modern style. Through each stroke, the artist has recreated the natural beauty of the lotus flower, sending a message of peace, nobility and profound cultural values.
The work "The Warmth" by artist Kim Duc was created in 2020 with oil paint on canvas with a size of 60x50 cm in the lotus genre.
Welcoming him and the Sangha was Most Venerable Thich Duc Thien, Abbot of Phat Tich Pagoda, Vice President and General Secretary of the Executive Council, Deputy Head of the Sangha Committee, Head of the International Buddhist Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.
Recently, at the Central headquarters of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, 73 Quan Su, Hanoi, Supreme Patriarch Sayadaw Sandimar Bhivamsa and the Myanmar Sangha visited and congratulated the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha on the occasion of Buddha's birthday PL.2568 - DL. 2024.
On the afternoon of March 25, at Quan Su Pagoda, the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Art of Sen Viet 2023 - Pure Beauty" was held in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Organized by the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. The exhibition displays 75 lotus paintings by female artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc.
Sen Viet Art Exhibition: "Pure Beauty" - "The Art Of Purity" is an event jointly implemented by the Buddhist Church of Vietnam, UNESCO and talented artists with the desire to share and spread. purity of lotus and precious beauty of Buddhism. Since then, I want to inspire young people to bring Vietnam's culture and art to international friends, and nurture young artistic talents.
Sen Viet Art Exhibition 2023 "PURE BEAUTY" - "The Art Of Purity" is an event jointly implemented by the Vietnam Buddhist Church, UNESCO and talented artists with the desire to share and spread. the purity of the lotus flower and the precious beauty of Buddhism to everyone.
From March 25 to March 31, 2023, there will be an exhibition of Sen Viet Art paintings 2023 "Pure beauty" at Quan Su Pagoda (Hanoi) with profound messages about spiritual values through Vietnamese lotus image. Lotus - a noble and elegant flower between heaven and earth
Exhibition "Sen Phan Hoa" of Hakio-Let's Art gallery (38 Tran Cao Van, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City) in memory of the late painter Nguyen Phan Hoa (1954 - 2018).
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