3 people – a photographer, a designer, a painter – all strangers, at first; later comes the friendship that was bonded through the love for art and the way they use art to express
their emotions.
their emotions.
The exhibition “Bánh tráng trôn” /Bæn træŋ tran/ is their first ever joined exhibition at Manyiv Kultura in Budapest, Hungary. The name “Bánh tráng trộn” means mixed rice paper in Vietnamese; is a popular Vietnamese street food made of rice paper mixing with a varieties of other ingredients. Originated as a snack for school students, it has since gained popularity in all over Vietnam and with oversea Vietnamese communities. “Bánh tráng trộn” is known as a satisfying and enjoyable snack due to its many unique regional combinations of textures.
The chewy rice paper mix is a combination of sour, sweet, nutty, spicy and richness and can be further enhanced by the addition of fresh herbs and dressings. This dish is just like the theme of the exhibition – mixed but distinctive at the same time. Three artists have their own visions and approach to the art world; using different techniques ranging from photography to designing and painting.
Location: Manyiv Kultura in Budapest, Hungary
Time: 2023.Dec.18-2024.Jan.14
Time: 2023.Dec.18-2024.Jan.14
NT Nguyen - a passionate graphic designer with a keen aesthetic sense and a love of cats. His creative process is driven by an appreciation for perfect balance that designers create between form and function. Chances are people will find NT calm like cat, who provides both comfort and inspiration. He has a talent for turning ideas into compelling visual storytelling with a touch of elegance and humor to every project he works on. He’s a proud Vietnamese with a sense of humor as fiery as our Pho.
Lovey - a full-time mama of 2 tortoises, a turtle, a cat and part-time an auntie of 2 dogs in Budapest. She creates her private space that belongs to her consciousness and uses photography as a way of communicating.
Linh - after finishing graphic design degree, she decided that she would never become a graphic designer. Always has problems using words and explaining her emotions; she conveyed them all into paintings. She swore to herself (and to her dog) in the middle of the night years ago that she would only create drawings that make people cry. Unfortunately, she hasn’t succeeded yet.
