Layers of Hanoi is a distinctive theme that presents the city's splendor through multidimensional artistic perspectives inspired by the diversity and complexity of Hanoi, from its architecture and history to contemporary life.

Each artwork in the exhibition is created by passionate young artists, carrying their own messages and meaningful insights about Hanoi. Through these creative artworks, visitors can experience different layers of Hanoi, from the architectural and historical to the cultural and human, making up the diversity of Southeast Asia's most vibrant capitals.

Through fabric artworks, the show offers a fresh perspective on Hanoi.   Photo courtesy of Project 4V

This exhibition brings an exciting journey of exploration, showing not only the artistic aspects but also the profound significance of the artworks painted on recycled fabric canvas. With a focus on green and sustainable art through these unique pieces, the exhibition spread the message of recycling and environmental protection while exploring the cultural traits of the city.

The configuration and development of Vietnam's art and culture have left a variety of traces on the converging rhythm of daily life in the capital, said curator Vu Ngoc Long, a member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association.

"Inspired by this diversity and richness, the exhibition presents multidimensional views of this city through the eyes of young artists. The intertwining hints between Hanoi's old days and the hustle and bustle of continuous development become explicit," Long said.

Slow Down in Hanoi by Le Quang Anh.

In addition to providing an art experience, the exhibition spread the message of recycling and environmental protection. Through the 4V - For Fabrics For Vietnam project, scraps and leftovers from Hanoi's tailor shop were transformed into colorful picture frames for young artists to create unique works on display successfully.

Layers of Hanoi result from a long process, collecting more than 100kg of excess fabric to create and finish the work. Under the hands of artists, the city's image with ancient, contemporary, and complete features appears in a complete and unique way.

Hanoi in Me by Pham Duc Viet.

Based on a special material made of recycled rags, each artist has a unique expression and a unique combination of materials that bring a one-of-a-kind experience to their paintings. Each piece is a perspective on Hanoi. Some are immersed in the cultural history of the land of thousands of years of civilization, while others choose the simple corners of life here for themselves.

This project is sponsored by the ASEAN Social Impact Program of Fulbright University Vietnam with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

The exhibition runs until the end of July at the Exhibition House, 16 Ngo Quyen Street, Hanoi.