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nGuyen thi Mai
“There are three common ingredients that always influence my work:
colors colors music and and the the feminine form I use neutral and and and rustic colors colors to symbolize the the the old and and the the simple things in in in life Colors that are are found in in in antique pieces like ceramic wares wares wooden artifacts and stone wares wares are are are com- monly used in in in my work Through music I gain creative energy and inspiration that is then reflected in in my color patterns The hardness of rock music for example would be manifested by deep contrasting colors like red and and black Love ballads on on on on the the other hand might lead to to a a a a a a a a a a a softer tone and and a a a a a a a a a a a more harmonious blend- ing of of of colors As a a a a a a a a a woman I am proud of of of the the role women play in in in in in the the the the world and this pride
is is manifested in in in in in in in the the the liberal use of the the the feminine form form in in in in in in in in in my paintings The curvaceous shapes and beauty of the feminine form form inspire me to include similar curves in in in in in in in my my art art The above three ingredients are ever-present in in in in my my art art work no matter which medium I happen to to be employing to to channel my creative energy ”