The artwork titled "Hem" captures the allure of Saigon, a bustling economic center in Vietnam, from a unique perspective:
While Saigon is often associated with its vibrant nightlife and glamorous attractions, Doan Van Bo Alley in District 4 offers a different experience. Unlike popular destinations like Nguyen Hue Street or Landmark 81, this alley is a modest and unassuming street where the working class resides, dotted with small shops and street food stalls that I unexpectedly stumbled upon.
However, I found inspiration in the beauty of this location, particularly when night falls. The atmosphere becomes tranquil, enveloped in darkness, and filled with everyday activities. Nighttime restaurants, cramped housing, and stacks of styrofoam boxes lining the roadside define the scene. To depict this ambiance, I chose to primarily use dark blue tones in the collage, capturing the essence of the alley at night. Additionally, yellow tones were employed to represent the street lighting.
Furthermore, the background of the artwork features an image that portrays a spatial alley at night, emphasizing the disorder, compactness, and serenity of this working-class neighborhood.
However, I found inspiration in the beauty of this location, particularly when night falls. The atmosphere becomes tranquil, enveloped in darkness, and filled with everyday activities. Nighttime restaurants, cramped housing, and stacks of styrofoam boxes lining the roadside define the scene. To depict this ambiance, I chose to primarily use dark blue tones in the collage, capturing the essence of the alley at night. Additionally, yellow tones were employed to represent the street lighting.
Furthermore, the background of the artwork features an image that portrays a spatial alley at night, emphasizing the disorder, compactness, and serenity of this working-class neighborhood.
This artwork has been on the Showcase of RMIT University Vietnam - an annual celebration that spotlights the best work by RMIT students.
