"'Sparkles' goes beyond just an exhibition; it is a dedicated celebration of analog photography hosted at the Quang San Art Museum. The project was spearheaded and artistically directed by Visual Artist Pham Tuan Ngoc - founder of Noirfoto. Under his curatorial vision, the exhibition transcends a traditional display to become a profound dialogue between timeless handcrafted techniques and contemporary creative thought.
Stripped of chromatic distractions, my works delve into the essence of the subject through the uncompromising language of monochrome. The series is anchored by two distinct narratives: the architectural resilience of the urban landscape and the ephemeral poetry of nature.
Realized through a rigorous darkroom process, each exhibited piece is a unique, hand-printed gelatin silver print. These works preserve a rich tonal range and the organic soul of silver grains - tactile visual qualities that digital reproduction simply cannot emulate.
This participation marks a significant milestone in my artistic practice, reaffirming photography as an independent medium capable of turning fleeting moments into eternal sparkles."
Echoes of Stillness
Lighthouse in the City
In 'Lighthouse in the City', I capture a fleeting moment during the golden hour, where the sun’s intense reflection ignites Landmark 81, transforming the steel structure into a radiant beacon of light. This natural brilliance creates a striking dialogue with the 'liquid silver' of the Saigon River below.
Conversely, 'Echoes of Stillness' invites the viewer into a realm of reverie, where a tree's reflection transforms into a rippling illusion - a fleeting love letter written by silence.
The exhibition is being held in the exhibition space of Quang San Art Museum.
Let's have a look at some moments from the exhibition!!
