The project, developed by a group of students from various universities in Hanoi, was awarded first prize at the ASEAN Social Impact Programme 2023 by Fulbright University Vietnam.

From pieces of fabric scraps, young members of the ‘4V-For Fabric For Vietnam’ project have created unique art works.

By recycling about 100 kg of fabric scraps which were leftovers from small private tailors, and turning them into colourful paintings, the 4V-For Fabric For Vietnam project aims to reduce waste in Vietnam's textile industry.

The paintings made under the projects were introduced to visitors at an exhibition held at Ngo Quyen Fine Arts Exhibition Hall in Hanoi from July 22 to 25.

True to the theme ‘Layers of Hanoi’, the exhibits explore different layers of Hanoi, ranging from its architecture, cultural beauty, to people of the capital city, through a familiar yet fresh perspective.

Utilising the unique material of recycled fabric, each painting on display conveys the unique viewpoints and thoughts of young artists.

They interweave between the past and present, inviting viewers to admire them thoroughly.

According to artist Vu Ngoc Long, Director of the 16 Ngo Quyen Art Exhibition Hall, when they are skilfully arranged on a frame, the fabric scraps become a special artwork on their own.

He hailed that the exhibition has a very practical meaning, and expressed his hope that the students will continue to carry out meaningful art activities which benefit the community.

The project's message also touches on the importance of sustainability in art. Since climate change has risen into a social concern, sustainable art has become a focal point in many discussions around the world.

Gradually, this trend has attracted many authors and artists to explore it through both traditional and modern ways.

In Vietnam, the trend of creating sustainable art has become increasingly popular in recent years.

Through practicing painting on environmentally friendly materials, the artworks have not only drawn public interest thanks to their diverse appearances but have also left a deep impression through their profound content.

Sculptor Nguyen Truong Giang added that the 4V project has explored a new way of utilising material. The combination of patterns or properties of the fabric scraps such as hardness, softness, smoothness, and shine, has created endless creativity, encouraging artists to convey messages about environmental protection in their works.

Notably, 70% of the profits earned from the sales and auction of the paintings on display at the exhibition, and from workshops held within the framework of the project will be donated to planting trees in Bac Quang district, Ha Giang province. The remaining 30% will be delivered to young artists to help them develop their personal projects.

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Source: NDO