Lotus Gallery is honored to present "Biophilia and Naturalis", a duo exhibition dedicated to the works of two artist Devon Nguyễn and Patricia vd Mooren.

About the Exhibition

In the vast ecosystem of life, nature and humanity exist in an inseparable, close-knit bond. With its lush beauty, diversity in forms of existence, and the ability to transform with the seasons, the changes in nature, to some extent, can be seen as aligned with the emotional shifts of humankind.

In the works presented in this exhibition, created by artists Devon Nguyễn and Patricia vd Mooren, the connection between nature and humanity is placed at the forefront.

For Devon, she pursues the concept of Biophilia, where the intrinsic connection between humans and nature is emphasized.

Having lived and traveled across Europe for more than twenty years, witnessing some of the most majestic landscapes, Devon has come to understand the relationship between humans and the natural world on a deeper level. However, she also observes that this connection can easily be broken by even the smallest disruption. To maintain this bond, nature requires humans to engage with it slowly, mindfully, and with reverence. In her paintings, Devon intentionally captures the vivid, living beauty of creation. Alongside these, there are ceramic sculptures made from a fragile material, echoing the inherent delicacy of nature.

On the other hand, Patricia embraces Naturalism, which highlights the pristine beauty of the natural world.

Born and raised in Amsterdam, Patricia draws profound inspiration from the dreamy natural beauty of her homeland. She does not aim to depict the grandiose landscapes with meticulous detail or tidy up the magical scenes of seasonal transitions. Instead, she captures the subtle emotions her mind experiences in response to these wonders, using restrained symbolism and incorporating gold leaf combined with acrylic paint, creating an interaction between light and shadow in a multidimensional space.

Although Biophilia and Naturalism come from different starting points, they share the same ultimate goal: to guide humanity back to nature, as the need for connection with the natural world is undeniable and essential for humans.

About the Organizing Committee (co-organized by Lotus Gallery and Audi Vietnam)

Lotus Gallery, established in 1991, is one of the first private galleries in Ho Chi Minh City. With a journey spanning over 30 years, Lotus Gallery aims to bring art closer to art enthusiasts by curating and exhibiting a diverse range of art forms, including painting, photography, sculpture, and installation art from both emerging and established artists in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Since its inception, Lotus Gallery has organized numerous exhibitions both domestically and internationally. Lotus Gallery is committed to supporting artists in their artistic development now and in the future.

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The current Audi model range imported into Vietnam includes the A4, A6 and A8L sedan models, the Audi Q3, Q5 and A7 Sportback, the Audi Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7 and Q8 SUVs, and the all-electric Audi Q8 e-tron, e-tron GT and e-tron RS GT.

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