Tia-Thuy Nguyen's 'Fields of Resonance' Transforms Clouds into Material Form at Almine Rech Shanghai
Tia-Thuy Nguyen, a Vietnamese artist, is set to unveil her inaugural solo exhibition titled 'Fields of Resonance' at Almine Rech Shanghai, running from August 28 to October 31, 2026. This exhibition showcases nearly twenty pieces, encompassing paintings, sculptures, and installations that transform cloud formations into tangible forms through the use of materials such as oil paint, beads, and stainless steel. Nguyen's fascination with clouds originated in 2018, inspired by memories of her father, who served as a pilot during the Vietnam War. A highlight of the exhibition is 'Fairer than a Fairy,' a significant mixed-media artwork. Other important works include 'Passionate in Supernatural' (2024), 'Like a Sky Breeze' (2026), 'The Pause Between Storms' (2026), and 'Enduring Vitality' (2026), all of which explore material contrasts and viewer interpretation.
Key facts
- Tia-Thuy Nguyen presents 'Fields of Resonance' at Almine Rech Shanghai, her first solo exhibition in China.
- Exhibition runs from August 28th to October 31st, 2026.
- Features nearly twenty paintings, sculptures, and installations.
- Materials include oil paint, beads, sequins, thread, quartz, crystal, recycled glass, stone, and stainless steel.
- Clouds have been a recurring motif in Nguyen's work since 2018, initially linked to memories of her father, a pilot in the Vietnam War.
- Central work 'Fairer than a Fairy' measures 200 x 300 cm and uses oil paint, beads, and sequins.
- Other works: 'Passionate in Supernatural' (2024, oil on canvas), 'Like a Sky Breeze' (2026, quartz, crystal, stone), 'The Pause Between Storms' (2026, stainless steel), 'Enduring Vitality' (2026, stainless steel, 700 cm long).
- Nguyen's background in fashion and Vietnamese craft traditions influences her use of embroidery and weaving.
Entities
Artists
- Tia-Thuy Nguyen
Institutions
- Almine Rech Shanghai
Locations
- Shanghai
- China
- Vietnam