On the sidelines of the ART COLLECTIVE: From the One to the Many exhibition at Saatchi Gallery Art Museum from September 17-19, 2024, artist Le Trang gave an interview to Joe Richards, Editor-in-Chief of M-A (A SPACE BETWEEN) magazine.
During this conversation, she delved deeply into many matters related to the Synthetism movement. Le Trang shared that she is influenced by 19th-century French artists, particularly those from this movement, such as Paul Gauguin and Émile Bernard.
“I find the Synthetism style, with its simplified forms, bold colors, and symbolic representation, to be a remarkable way to convey deeper emotional and spiritual messages.
When portraying Vietnamese women figures, I blend this technique, by integrating Synthetism into my work, I aim to revive and reinterpret its spirit, creating a bridge between the past and the present.
Through this approach, I hope to imbue my paintings with a sense of harmony and emotional resonance, whether in serene landscapes or the elegant figures of women. This is how I honor the Synthetism tradition while also contributing my own voice to contemporary artistic dialogue.”
The article was published in M-A (A SPACE BETWEEN) online publication on October 2, 2024.