'New Look, New Laque' art exhibition, a Jonemann collaboration

A REVIVAL OF OLD OBJECT

his is Hanoia's first collaboration with Gilles Jonemann, one of the designers who laid the foundation for the Hermès' Petit H project.  
  
The showcase displays 24 contemporary artworks, including Hanoia's old vases, plates, and bowls. Gilles Jonemann combined those objects with pottery, iron, brocade scraps, sickles, handmade grass cutters, and bamboo fish trap models from the previous century that were collected during journeys to ancient villages, antique stores, and even construction sites across Vietnam.  
  
The magic of this collection lies in each individual's separate emotional connection with the art, though no doubt the feeling of joy and wonder at the collection will be shared by all.  
  
From Le Riz d'Or (Golden rice), L'année du Buffle (Year of Ox) to Plate Rouge (The red circle) and Les Danseurs (Dancers), the artworks perfectly imbue the artist's great imagination. 

FROM THE INITIATORS' PERSPECTIVE

Jonemann said each piece has its own story, created from small pieces that are ingrained with elements of time and reflect the spirit of Vietnamese culture. When assembled with lacquer pieces of Hanoia, they become unique works that touch the heart of art lovers. 
  
"When I visited Hanoia stores, looking at their lacquer vases, and large bowls, I realised that all of them were crafted using traditional craft techniques but expressed a contemporary aesthetic," said the 78-year-old designer. "I thought I could add a few details to those objects to present my own style. So when the representative mentioned an exhibition in Hanoi, I could envision all the transformation and combination of Hanoia objects with the materials I collected."  
  
Hanoia is a leading haute lacquer house in Vietnam and one that always works with talented young people to create "Made in Vietnam" products. Hanoia co-founder Nguyen Thi Nhung said she is thankful for the fruitful collaboration. 

Hanoia co-founder Nguyen Thi Nhung said she is thankful for the fruitful collaboration. 

"Hanoia has worked with Gilles Jonemann for a while, but when we see his artworks, we all feel emotional, said Nhung. "The 24 contemporary works coincide with the 24-hour time element in a day and remind us to cherish every moment of life. Hanoia is a young brand that just started making lacquered products with excitement because we believe we have many chances to succeed. We have a team of highly skilled and experienced artisans, but when producing orders for prestigious fashion brands, we understand that we still have a lot to learn." 
  
Collaborating with great artists like Gilles Jonemann also allows Hanoia to cultivate their experience and accumulate more knowledge and experience.   

3. Lót

Khi sơn hom đã khô, nghệ nhân sẽ dùng một lớp sơn sống phủ lên trên toàn bộ bề mặt của hom. Sản phẩm sau đó sẽ được đem ra mài nước để tạo độ phẳng và phủ thêm một lớp hỗ hợp sơn bên ngoài.

3.1. Cẩn trứng

Sau khi thực hiện từ 6 đến 8 lớp sơn hom, các nghệ nhân sơn mài sẽ tiến hành công đoạn trang trí. Cẩn trứng là một kỹ thuật khó đòi hỏi tay nghề cao, độ tập trung và sự tỉ mỉ đến từng chi tiết để đảm bảo mẫu hoa văn luôn ổn định và mềm mại trong từng chuyển động.

3.2 Mài lót

Các nghệ nhân sẽ phủ một lớp sơn mài tự nhiên lên sản phẩm, riêng phần có họa tiết sẽ được phủ sơn trong. Sau khi lớp sơn này khô, mài nhẹ bề mặt sản phẩm dưới hồ nước ngọt. Quy trình này sẽ được lặp đi lặp lại nhiều lần liên tục.