Religious instruction and spiritual practices are a fundamental
part of the lives of
people in Viet Nam. Along with the practices of Eastern
religion such as Buddhism, Taoism
and Confucianism, many Vietnamese also pay homage
to their ancestors.
Years ago, these holy images were used as traditional practices. They provided a forum for
teaching, poetry, short stories, spiritual
guidance, morals and enlightenments. They were adorned in people's
homes, village temples and
pagodas. These artifacts were hand painted on paper scrolls, some dating back
to 500+
years. These scrolls (which are no longer created in Viet Nam)
are treasured not only for their religious and cultural themes, but also as inspirational works of art.
In this exhibition, "Out of Print"
Gallery Viet Nam invites you to step back in time to savor the creativity
and craftsmanship in these works of art.
