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Bui Cong Khanh : Nov 5 - Dec 30, 2009
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November 5 - December 30, 2009

A solo exhibition by Bui Cong Khanh celebrates ArtXchange Gallery’s decade-long relationship with this artist from Vietnam. The exhibit traces the evolution of Khanh’s work from post-graduate to the present through his transition from gouache on paper to lacquer and mixed-media paintings. Surveying past and present artistic views and Khanh’s playful take on traditional and modern motifs of Vietnamese culture, this exhibit runs through December 30.

The Art of Lacquer Around Seattle!

During November and December, ArtXchange Gallery presents mini-exhibitions of lacquer paintings at these Seattle locations. Visit ArtXchange to pick up a postcard to receive special promotions!

The Teacup - Seattle's best international teahouse displays stunning lacquer paintings by twin brother artists Le Duc Hai and Le Ngoc Thanh. (2128 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)

The Signature – Featuring lacquer paintings by Bui Cong Khanh, Phong, Hai and Thanh. (530 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)

Red Square Yoga - This intimate Queen Anne yoga studio is displaying meditative lacquer paintings by Bui Cong Khanh and Phong. (1911 10th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119)

Ummelina International Dayspa– Indulge your senses at Seattle’s finest downtown dayspa and view contemporary lacquer by Hai and Thanh, Phong, and Bui Cong Khanh. (1525 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101)

What is lacquer painting? This ancient art is experiencing an exciting revival by contemporary artists in Vietnam. Learn about Khanh's process here.

Freedom II
Freedom II
Prayer
Prayer
Girl with Buffalo III
Girl with Buffalo III
Young Girl with Lotus Flower
Young Girl with Lotus Flower
Blue Teapot
Blue Teapot
Blue Ocean
Blue Ocean
Lotus Flower with Dragon
Lotus Flower with Dragon
Still Life with Blue Table
Still Life with Blue Table
Flower Teapot
Flower Teapot
Seashore I
Seashore I
Bamboo Table
Bamboo Table
Ocean Wave
Ocean Wave
Look Within III
Look Within III
Mother and Child
Mother and Child
Ao Dai II
Ao Dai II
Temple Visit
Temple Visit
Shared Wisdom I
Shared Wisdom I
Right Speech
Right Speech
Common Bowl II
Common Bowl II
Bowl and Teacups I
Bowl and Teacups I
Oil Lamp and Teacups
Oil Lamp and Teacups
Teapot IV
Teapot IV
Flute Player
Flute Player
In the Rain
In the Rain
Memory
Memory
Country Girl
Country Girl
Still Life on Altar I
Still Life on Altar I
Song of the Dragon
Song of the Dragon
Prayer to Ancestors
Prayer to Ancestors
Ancestors
Ancestors
Common Table IV
Common Table IV
Common Table III
Common Table III