Born in 1990, Thuy Mai graduated with a B.A. from the Vietnam University of Art Education in 2012 and later earned an M.A. in Cultural Studies from the National University of Vietnam. Mai trained in traditional Vietnamese silk painting techniques. requiring mastery of delicate color intensity. Known for her diaphanous brushwork and vibrant color palettes, Mai brings a modern interpretation to traditional Vietnamese art and culture. She often uses dry brushes to achieve a brighter and more vivid effect in her paintings. Her works primarily feature close-up subjects that mergenative Vietnamese fora with ancient porcelain and furniture from the Ly, Tran, and Nguven dvnasties, using local landscapes as backgrounds with diferent seasons as the tone. Her works often emphasize themes of unity, peace, and prosperity.
Mai's works have frequently been showcased at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi and other cultural venues. In 2025, she will participate in a signifcant exhibition at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Mai's exquisite combination of nature, tradition, and history in her paintings is highly regarded by Vietnamese antique collectors.
“For me, painting is a journey into the stillness of the soul. I am drawn to nostalgia, detailed depictions, and the meditative process of carefully rendering each element. This practice brings me peace, balance, and a slower, more mindful approach to life.In my works, I strive to incorporate elements of culture, history, and heritage, so that my art is not only aesthetically pleasing but also rich in the traditions of my people. This foundation is essential for my creative journey and artistic growth.”
Education
2014 Master’s Degree in Cultural Studies, Academy of Social Sciences
2012 Bachelor’s Degree, Central University of Art Education
Exhibitions & Collections
2025 15th International Exhibition “Art Vogue D’Nation,” Taoyuan Art Center, Taiwan
2025 “The Shadow of Flowers and Áo Dài” Exhibition, Moon Bay, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
2025 “Khai Xuân Ất Tỵ 2025” Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition
2024 14th International Exhibition “Art Vogue D’Nation,” SOSORO Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
2024 International Exhibition “Art Vogue D’Nation – Vietnam”
2023 National Fine Arts Exhibition
2023 Hanoi Fine Arts Exhibition
2022 Young Artists Fine Arts Festival
Her works are held in private and institutional collections both in Vietnam and internationally
Community Activities
Collaborated with the “Heritage and Art” group to support Lào Cai and other disadvantaged northern regions in overcoming difficulties and damages caused by Typhoon Yagi
Participated in the charity art auction “Em & Tết” to support children at the Hanoi Center for Nurturing Disabled Children (Chúc Sơn, Chương Mỹ, Hanoi)