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Duy Huynh
Vietnamese-born artist Duy Huynh’s poetic and contemplative acrylic paintings symbolically reflect
geographical and cultural displacement. Drawing inspiration from a variety of storytellers in formats
that range from music and movies to ancient folklore and comic book adventures, Duy creates his own
narratives of the human condition. In his paintings, ethereal characters maintain a serene, precarious
balance, often in a surreal or dreamlike setting. With his figures, Duy explores motion along with
emotion in order to portray not just the beauty of the human form, but also the triumph of the human
spirit. Images that recur, such as boats, trains, suitcases, and anything with the ability of flight, relate to
travel, whether physical or spiritual. His work creates a mood for the viewer to explore, and with each
step of the journey a story is created, an emotion is revealed, and upon return from this journey, a sense
of something gained is felt. While much of Duy’s work is deeply personal, his clever and often times
humorous use of symbolism and wordplay invites the viewer to create their own storyline.
Duy’s interest in art began shortly after his arrival to the States in the early eighties. After graduating
from UNC Charlotte with a degree in painting and
illustration, he began painting murals and showing his work in restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and
music venues. He also explored the performance aspect of painting, often times collaborating with musicians
and dancers to create works of art in front of an audience. Positive feedback soon came as several
galleries around the country began to represent Duy. In 2008, Duy and partner Sandy Snead opened
Lark & Key Gallery and Boutique in Charlotte, NC. The gallery showcases Duy’s work as well as a number
of other artists, potters, and jewelry artisans from around the country.
Duy Huynh is pronounced “yee wun.”
Huynh Duy
Boundlessness in Bloom
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