Khac Nhu Ly Artist profile
Khac Nhu Ly was born in 1943 in Quang Ninh, Vietnam. He has a Chinese root in Fangcheng in the south of Guangxi Province, China. In 1972, he graduated with honour in oil painting program from the Vietnamese American Association (VAA).
Khac Nhu started sketching at age 15 and developed his own unique painting style after mastering in sketching, watercolor, oil painting, lacquer painting and pottery. His exceptional ability to capture not just the “likeness” but the “nature” is achieved as everything in his artworks could come alive.
In Vietnam, he has been known as one of the most influential Chinese painters, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City. Over the past decades, he has received numerous Awards for outstanding contribution to society issued by different levels of Vietnam’s government.
He has also being recognized for achievements in organizing national and international art and culture exchange events. His paintings can be found in art galleries, museums, and organizations in Vietnam and overseas, in addition to widely acquired by personal collectors.
His paintings and wide range of personal collections has also been filmed in many occasions for documentaries by Vietnam CCTV and China CCTV.
Membership and Association
Member of Vietnam Fine Arts Association since 1991
Member of Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association since 1986
President of Saigon Art – Ky Long Gallery
Vice President of Ham Long Art Village
Consultant of Ho Chi Minh City Lecture and Calligraphy Art Association
Consultant of District 5 Chinese Fine Arts Club
Former Director of District 5 Chinese Fine Arts Club (1986-2006)
Awards
2010 “Outstanding contribution to Vietnam Arts Award”, Ho Chi Minh City
2008 “Certification of Recognition”, presented by City of Alhambra, U.S.A
2008 “Certificate of Recognition for Chinese Artist’s Exhibition of Painting & Calligraphy”, presented by Chinese Daily News Exhibition Hall, City of Monterey Park, U.S.A
2008 “Certificate of Recognition for Promoting Chinese Culture through ARTS”, presented by California State, U.S.A
2008 “Worldwide Chinese Artist’s Exhibition of Paintings & Calligraphy Recognition”, presented by Chair, California State Board of Equalization, U.S.A
2008 “Ethic Minority’s Art and Literature Award”, presented by the Association of Literature and Arts, Ho Chi Minh City
2007 “Award of Excellent”, presented by Cultural Museum of Vietnamese Ethic Groups
2006 “Outstanding contribution to Vietnam Arts Award”,
2004, 2005, 2006 “Award of Excellent”, presented The United Literature and Arts Association, Ho Chi Minh City
2004 “Award of Excellent”, presented by Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association
2003 “Outstanding Contribution Award for Director of District 5 Chinese Fine Arts Club”, presented by The Culture and Communication, Ho Chi Minh City
2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008 “Award of Excellent”, presented by Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee
2002 “Award of Excellent”, presented by District 5 Cultural Centre
2001 “Award of Excellent”, presented by District 5 People’s Committee
1999 “Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Arts, Community and Education”, presented by The Culture and Communication, Ho Chi Minh City
1971 and 1974 “Certificate of Merit”, presented by the Vietnamese American Association (VAA) in Saigon
Notable Exhibitions and Archievements
2015 “Mongolia Impression Exhibition” at HCMC Fine Arts Association
“First Asia Lacquer Painting Exhibition” in Fuzhou Province, China
2014 “Watercolor Painting Exhibition” at HCMC Fine Arts Association
“Southeast Asia - The Silk Roads Exhibition” in Jakarta, Indonesia
“Meeting in HongKong -10th Anniversary Exhibition” in HongKong
2013 “Ly Khac Nhu – Solo Exhibition” in Toronto, Canada
Being invited to provide lecturers to students of Department of Fine Arts at Chinese Culture University in Taipei, Taiwan
Being a Consultant of the “Chizhou Art Exchange Activity for International Women Artists” hosted by Anhui City, Chizhou, China
2012 “Asian Art Exchange Exhibition” in Tainan City, Taiwan
“International Women Artist Exhibition” at HCMC Fine Arts Association
Being the Organizer of the “28th Anniversary International Lantin Calligraph Exhibition” hosted at KyLong Art Gallery in HCMC, Vietnam
Being the Founder of “HCMC Museum 30th Anniversary Exhibition”
Being the Founder of “HCMC Fine Arts University 60th Anniversary Exhibition”
2011 “World Famous Painters Art Exchange Exhibition” in Taipei, Taiwan and
The exhibited painting was awarded the “Regional Cultures” prize
2010 “International Lacquer Painting Exhibition” in Wuhan City, China
2009 “11th Anniversary International Ceramics Exhibition” in Wenqing City, Korea
“World Famous Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition – celebrating 10th anniversary of Macao’s return to the Motherland” in Macao
Being the Organizer of the “Modern Composite Media-Lacquer Painting Exhibition” in HCMC Fine Arts Museum. This event was filmed by Vietnam TV and broadcasted for Art Documentary
2008 “World Famous Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition – Celebrating Olympic Games – World Tour” hosted by U.S International Arts Association and Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Association.
2007 “National Yun Lin University of Science and Technology Art Exchange Exhibition” in Taipei, Taiwan
The exhibited painting the “Fishing Port” was collected by the University
2006 "Art Exchange Exhibition” hosted by Taiwan Nature of Art Association and National Yun Lin University in Taichung, Taiwan
Engaged in lacquer painting experimental and research
2004 “Art Exchange Exhibition” hosted by Laos Fine Arts Association in Laos
“Ly Khac Nhu and Watercolor painting” film was created by Vietnam TV and broadcasted for Art Documentary
2002 “Art Exchange Exhibition” hosted by Guangxi City, China
1995 “Ly Khac Nhu Solo Exhibition” in Los Angeles, U.S.A. The exhibition was sponsored by Boston Indochina Arts Project and the exhibited painting “Hoi An” was acquired for the China World Chinese Artists Collections
1994 “Four Artists Exhibition” at the Alliance Française in Ho Chi Minh City
“Ly Khac Nhu - Duo Exhibition” hosted by Chinese International Culture Exchange Association in Taipei, Taiwan
1993 “Ly Khac Nhu – Solo Exhibition” in HCMC Fine Arts Association
“Ly Khac Nhu – Solo Exhibition” in HCMC Fine Arts Museum. The exhibited Watercolor painting “Spring” and oil painting “Afternoon” were acquired by the Museum for Permanent Collections. |