Hanoi artist creates art with fabric and thread
As the year of Dragon has arrived, artist Nguyen Thu Huyen’s art house in Hanoi echoes with the laughter of her students eagerly painting ao dai (traditional long dress). Huyen is a renowned name in the field of fabric collage. In recent years, she has also dedicated her time to teaching drawing and writing books on the art. For Huyen, creating fabric collages is her passion, while teaching and writing books allows her to share her love for art with others. Unique creation Huyen has had a love for art since she was a child. In 2006, she began showcasing her work on her blog, receiving positive feedback from many people. Since then, Huyen has nurtured her passion and explored more intricate forms of art. Beautiful Flower, a piece made of silk and tafta. Vietnamese Beauty, the first collage Huyen created with a friend who shared her interest in the traditional costumes of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, took six months to complete and is currently on display at the Vietna...