Hoang Duong Cam

Hoang Duong Cam is considered one of the boldest conceptual artist in Vietnam. As part of the first batch of artists who graduated from the Hanoi Fine Arts University in 1996 after the Doi-Moi (open reform policy) he addresses sociopolitical, historical and philosophical themes in his diverse practice including painting, photography, film, installation and sculptures.

“Spaces Between Men” explores the interaction between people at different moments in history, where new perspectives are created from weaving together random historical instances with an underlying context of the 20th century wartime and people migration in modern times in Vietnam.

In Hoang's creative process, he also reflects on the subjective interpretation that historical events are subjected to, by applying a different treatment for a shape: the same form, meaning the same event, may be interpreted differently depending on perspectives and viewpoints.

Hoang attempts to reconciliate those impacted by history with facts pared down to a visual representation of the spatial interaction and thereby offering a catalyst to the “organic healing” process, as he calls it, through his powerful and transformative imagery.

Submitted by Affinity ART