ARTIST: Huynh Nguyen Tuan Bao
TITLE: Pure
COUNTRY: Vietnam
ARTWORK MEDIUM: Watercolor
ARTWORK SIZE: 38 x 56cm
DETAILS: Concealed behind the ancient tree trunk, the ethnic minority girl appears like a budding forest flower. Her big, round, sparkling eyes seem to hold the entire clear blue sky of the highlands, reflecting a mischievous and innocent spirit. The dirt and grime on her face further accentuate her adorable and naive features, depicting the challenging life in the mountainous forests.
She is wearing a dress with gold and red patterns. Her eyes are simultaneously innocent and curious, yet also shy and hesitant, as if wanting to explore the world around her, but still with a bit of shyness and unfamiliarity. All of this blends together, creating a vivid and touching portrait of the innocent beauty of children in the highlands of Vietnam.