Huỳnh Công Nhớ
Huỳnh Công Nhớ (b. 1991 in Đà Nẵng, Vietnam) stands out as an art brut (outsider art) artist, endowed with natural talent and a naïve approach that lend a unique sincerity to his creations. Entirely self-taught, he entered the art world through cinema, training in the prestigious Autumn Meeting program under the mentorship of filmmaker Trần Anh Hùng, a renowned workshop for promising young international filmmakers.
In 2022, Huỳnh Công Nhớ transitioned to painting, a medium where his raw imagination and intuition have fully blossomed. His works, characterized by evocative simplicity, transform cinematic imagery into static compositions while exploring the natural balance between inner rhythm and the external world.
His work focuses on interpreting personal human experiences within Vietnam’s socio-political contexts. Combining both a naïve and incisive perspective, he opens up endless possibilities for storytelling while reminding us of the importance of human connection and the power of stories told through various materials.
A recent selection of shows and awards of him includes: Afternoon Rêverie, 2024 Galerie BAQ, Paris, France; Just because of the rain, 2024, 1/2 Gallery by Saola Collective, Dalat, Vietnam Hanoi Grapevine Selection, 2023, Hanoi, Vietnam; Thằng bé bán kem, Top 14 Excellent Projects - CJ Short films Project, 2023; Top 14 Xinê House Grant, HCMC, Vietnam, 2022; Nổ Cái Bùm Biennial Art Week, Da Lat, Vietnam, 2022 ; Grandma's Broken Leg, Youth Jury Award - Competition SEA Short Film - 32nd Singapore International Festival Film, 2021 ; Projet de court métrage Ghost Dog, Top 14 Short film project CJ Entertainment, 2021 ; Top 12 Short film project Honor Lotte Cinema, HCMC, Vietnam; 2021.
