TheNocturnalDevGypsy

typical IT geek outside + does traditional ink and watercolor artworks as a side hustle + loves gemstones & jewelries

[365-days-of-unknown]

#365DOU | 2022 | ARTS x MUSIC | 01 x 02 >> Navi Nguyễn: Tiger Inside x Knot Dot (Chau Lichi)

Initial Viewing: February 13, 2022 - 6:00 PM

Performance by Knot Dot (Chau Lichi) starts by 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Entrance Fee: 50K

Viewing Period: Feb 14 to Mar 31, 2022

Organizer: @365-days-of-unknown

Host & Location: Ơi Blin Saigon (289E, Nguyễn Công Trứ, Nguyễn Thái Bình Ward, District 1, HCMC)

=======

Navi Nguyễn is a self-taught Vietnamese artist and his artworks reflect strong allegory in presentation of surreal cubism, op art and fauvism. His themes illustrate emotions, and some are subjective as well, especially cats and tigers. He got invited in to participate at confusing power grid, a joint exhibition with other Asian artists curated by Keita Ando (IG @_keita_ando_) in January 2021.

Aside from doing artworks, he also writes articles at iDesign.vn, reviewing Japanese artists and styles, and providing good analysis on how it influenced modern artists with their works.

This will be Navi’s first solo exhibition here in Vietnam.

Words for the Exhibition from the Artist:

In many Asian cultures, the tiger represents power and braveness, a strong animal. It has become an icon in our folklore, poem, literature, and music for a long time. People always told us to find the tiger inside that can help us face difficulties. But I think that we already have our own tiger in each of us, we just don’t know how to call it out. With “Tiger Inside,” I want to portray the tiger that lives inside of me, neither perfect nor beautiful.

More info about Navi Nguyễn

IG: https://www.instagram.com/navi.still.in.wonderland

https://linktr.ee/navinguyen0402

Artist Profile: Navi Nguyen

Navi’s first exhibition (online) : https://confusingpowergrid.amebaownd.com/posts/12980373?categoryIds=3950400

=======

Knot Dot (Chau Lichi): Started in 2021 from Saigon, Vietnam. Knot Dot is a thirsty-face, who usually whisks eggs with a pool stick lately. Chau is experimenting with the vicious interactions between the discontinuous regions of the human mixture and nature through the merging of visual art and sound, swapping memories by performance, film, digital video, and music.

=======

More info about Knot Dot (Chau Lichi)

IG: Chaulichi

https://knot-dot.xyz

https://linktr.ee/chaulichi

https://soundcloud.com/chau-le-minh-139261259

Artist Profile: Knot Dot (Chau Lichi)

[thenocturnaldevgypsy]

Please support my first solo curating an Art Exhibit outside Philippines.

[thenocturnaldevgypsy]

Indicolite Tourmaline Knotted Bracelet; Mixed Aquamarine, Sapphire and Indicolite Tourmaline Hidden Gem Ring by Quartzaholic (https://www.instagram.com/quartzaholic/) | Cabochon Moonstone Gold Ring by IndigoGypsy (https://www.instagram.com/indigo.gypsy/) | Sapphire Gold Ring and Blue Topaz Gold Ring given by my Grandmother

[thenocturnaldevgypsy]

I lost haha. Dammit. More fun at Lazada (and recorded too https://challonge.com/LzdRPS1)

[thenocturnaldevgypsy]

Fanart: From Wedding Peach, The Four Sacred Somethings

Description: January 26, 2011. Fanart for Wedding Peach. I want to take a break from my work again and I decided to make a quick doodle at Photoshop since I'm able to find reference pictures. This is the Four Sacred Somethings. Ring - Something Old, Owned by Angel Peach Earrings - Something Blue, Owned by Angel Lily Pendant - Something Borrowed, Owned by Angel Daisy Tiara - Something New, Owned by Angel Salvia Tools: 2 hours in Adobe Photoshop CS3

** Comments and Critiques are most welcome! **

Updated as of November 3, 2021: my artwork got featured/used at https://itch.io/jam/german-vr-jam-001 last March 6, 2021.

[thenocturnaldevgypsy]

Nuvali Sta. Rosa Philippines - Sorta Photography

January 23, 2011. Together with other three Canon 1000D users, we did the photowalk at Nuvali Sta. Rosa to take a shot of the sunset. The photos are also available in Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/abbytorrendon/ and https://www.flickr.com/groups/canonviewfinderclub/pool/

While waiting for the sunset, we found this very cute dragonfly. Can't resist to take a shot.

Tools: Canon EOS 1000D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Settings: F/5.7, ISO-1600, 47mm

While waiting for the sunset, we found this very cute flower. Can't resist to take a shot.

Tools: Canon EOS 1000D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Settings: F/4.8, ISO-1600, 35mm

While exploring the place, I took a shot of the rocks at the man-made lakeside.

Tools: Canon EOS 1000D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Settings: F/4.8, ISO-1600, 37mm

While exploring the place, I saw some big reed grass at the man-made lakeside and took a shot. I took like 5 - 10 shots b'coz it's windy and I'm against the light... >_<

Tools: Canon EOS 1000D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Settings: F/5.6, ISO-400, 42mm

While waiting for the sunset, we found this poor dead tree. I found the tree very disturbing since the place's motto is "to coexist with humans and nature", but the tree was, oh well. But even thought I find it disturbing, I can't resist to take a shot in Monochrome.

Tools: Canon EOS 1000D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Settings: F/5.6, ISO-400, 37mm, Picture Style: Monochrome

Too bad the sunset didn't came the way we wanted to, so we did some Nighttime shots instead. I really love the reflection of the light at the water. I got the feeling I'll be back at Nuvali by next week (hopefully).

Tools: Canon EOS 1000D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Tripod | Settings: F/9.5, ISO-200, 20mm, Exposure Time: 30 sec., Shutter Speed: 32 sec.

Too bad the sunset didn't came the way we wanted to, so we did some Nighttime shots instead.

Tools: Canon EOS 1000D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Tripod | Settings: F/9.5, ISO-400, 23mm, Exposure Time: 10 sec., Shutter Speed: 11.07 sec.

So far it's an enjoyable evening. Hoping to do more of this stuffs.

[thenocturnaldevgypsy]

Fanart and Tribute: Chiyoko Fujiwara from Millennium Actress, story written and directed by Satoshi Kon Description: August 25, 2010. A Fanart and Tribute for Satoshi Kon. She is Chiyoko Fujiwara, one of the main characters from Millenium Actress. I love this film especially the story's twist. Satoshi Kon died last August 24, 2010 b'coz of Pancreatic Cancer. The sad part is his death came less than two months before his 47th birthday... Still too young... Thank you for the inspiration, goodbye, and rest in peace Kon Satoshi... インスピレーションは、別れの場合に感謝し、平和コン聡の残り... Tools: 15 minutes sketching, 2 hours in Adobe Photoshop CS3, 1 hour crying for Satoshi Kon ** Comments and Critiques are most welcome! **

Updated as of November 3, 2021: my artwork got featured/used at https://agirlandheranime.com/2017/04/05/millennium-actress-review/ last April 5, 2017.

[thenocturnaldevgypsy]

December 19, 2010, 7:29 AM. An old shot, just trying my 1000D toy for a shot after eating breakfast.

Tools: Canon EOS 1000D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Tripod | Settings: F/5.6, ISO-100, 25mm, Exposure Time: 1/320 sec., Shutter Speed: 1/332 sec., Picture Style: Monochrome

It's also available at Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/abbytorrendon/5712761573/ and https://www.flickr.com/groups/canonviewfinderclub/pool/

[thenocturnaldevgypsy]

to Rico...

And here I am again, bringing white roses to your grave.

Five years hath passed, yet the pain still lingers.

One question still remain unanswered: tell me how can I live without you?

For God is so cruel and grim, he taken you away from me.

But I promise you that I'll do my best, to follow you to the other side.

So please do wait for me... Wait for me.

After that car crash, here I am, walking in the cemetery.

Carrying candles and flowers, as I slowly approaching your grave.

I miss you dearly, but what can I do?

I sensed and knew my loss, Those days together with you won't come back anymore...

I want to end my life, just want to die, as the pain already killing me inside.

But you told me before to stay alive, with that bloody hands, to live my life to the fullest.

But how should I do that? What should I do now?

I'm so weak and tired of mourning.