The ancient town of Hoi An is hosting its first-ever visual art camp at Củi Lũ Art Space, bringing together Vietnamese and Filipino artists to reimagine the city’s cultural heritage through contemporary works created on-site.
Filipino artist creates artwork in Hoi An (Photo: baolaocai.vn)
Running through July 21, the camp brings together nine celebrated artists from Vietnam and the Philippines. During the week-long program, participants will work in various locations across Hoi An, engaging directly with the local environment and community.
Hoi An’s rich cultural setting will serve as a source of inspiration, encouraging the artists to explore and express the essence of its heritage in their work.
Artist Le Ngoc Thuan, founder of Củi Lũ Village Hoi An, said he launched the initiative to promote the city’s cultural legacy through contemporary art, connecting local and international artists in the process.
Beyond the iconic Old Quarter, the creative journey will also extend to Củi Lũ Village, a unique cultural space where visitors can admire handcrafted wooden sculptures made from driftwood collected along the Thu Bon River.
Artworks created during the camp will be showcased at Củi Lũ Art Space Hoi An, giving the public a chance to explore diverse forms of visual art.
Visual art, derived from nature and rooted in visual perception, includes mediums such as sketching, painting, sculpture, pottery, architecture, graphic printing, design, and handicrafts.
This marks the first time Hoi An has hosted such a creative endeavor, featuring prominent artists from both Vietnam and the Philippines.