Síu Phạm

Biography
Síu Phạm

Síu Phạm (b. 1946, in Hanoi, Vietnam) is a versatile artist and thinker whose multifaceted pursuits traverse the realms of cinema, visual arts, literature, and philosophy. Within her diverse repertoire, Síu Phạm is at once a marginal avant-garde filmmaker; a painter; a writer; a poet; a director, and a screenwriter.

Her films bear witness to the chaos of everyday life, the crowd's disorientation, and to the tribulations of broken families. Her characters and narratives emerge from the raw fabric of reality, and Síu Phạm presents them devoid of prejudice or judgment. In doing so, Siu Pham not only captures the essence of the human experience, but also invites her audience to embark on an introspective journey through the prism of her unique artistic vision.

 

She now lives and works between Vietnam, Switzerland and a bit everywhere else.

Practice
Síu Phạm
Síu Phạm, Berlin in my heart, 2000, details
Having grown up during the Vietnam War, Síu Phạm paints as a way to retrace, recolor, and rebuild her memories. Her art consistently takes on an introspective dimension, characterized by contemplation. An emotive undercurrent runs through Síu Phạm's creations, where sentiments of yearning and nostalgia intertwine with the collective memories of those distanced from their homeland.
Works
Exhibitions