egg tempera on panel
36" x 24"
Cement tiles (gạch bông) is an artisan-made material that came to Vietnam during the French Colonial period. The material has mostly disappeared from Vietnam with the advent of easier produced materials, and as old buildings are demolished (cont)
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to be replaced with more modern, minimalist, architectures. I grew up around these tiles, with distinct memories of tracing their decorative outlines as a kid. I replicated this specific design from my grandmother's home, which was demolished while I was abroad (cont.)
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