Famous painter Phan Ke An

Biography

PAINTER PHAN KE AN (20/3/1923 – 21/01/2018)

Vietnamese painting, along with two legendary quartets: Strictly – Interlock – Bright – Phai and Tri – Lan – Cloud – Careful, majestic trees, There is also a generation of artists who grew up from the cradle of the Indochina College of Fine Arts (Now it is Vietnam University of Fine Arts) associated with the nation's history of revolutionary struggle. They have become artists, Shock soldiers on the cultural front, Affirm love, his responsibility to the revolution, with the nation, is a shining example for generations of Vietnamese visual artists. One of them is artist Phan Ke An.

Phan Ke An is from Mong Phu village, Duong Lam commune, Son Tay town. His father was Ambassador Phan Ke Toai( King Bao Dai's time ) Previously held the position of Minister of the Interior, Deputy Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Ong studied in class XVIII (1944-1945) tai L École des Beaux- Arts of Indochina, Ong has achieved great success in his artistic path. La multi-talented artist, Proficient in many fields such as portraits, caricatures and use of many materials such as: lacquer, oil paint, silk, wood carving... His paintings contain a realistic style, Focusing on many topics related to the leader, resistance, activities of mountainous ethnic groups, midland with true and deep emotions.

Artist Phan Ke An is one of the great figures of Vietnamese painting of the century 20. Than 70 five holding a paintbrush, He has received many major awards through exhibitions, special, The pinnacle of his creative career was recognized by the State Award for Literature and Arts of the Year 2001.

Year 2018, Artist Phan Ke An returned to his motherland with a love for painting, His dedication to revolutionary art will remain forever. The works associated with his name live forever with the country's painting scene. Vietnamese art lovers remember famous works such as:: “Palm hills”, “The Northern Fields”, "Steeple", “Uncle Ho worked at Na Lua shack”… In there, The lacquer painting "Remembering a Northwestern Way" has become a golden mark in the history of Vietnamese painting. This painting depicts a majestic mountain scene with patches of afternoon sunlight, The silhouettes of soldiers appeared, Full of sensuality with the bright colors of the Northwest mountains and forests.

. His paintings are always highly appreciated for their artistic quality, Has a realistic style but is sophisticated and luxurious

Phan Ke An is a bright name in Vietnamese fine arts, one of the founders of revolutionary realistic art.