Toong x Nguyễn Phương: The quest for Seeds of Life in the Night
When night falls, the space becomes quiet and mysterious, but behind that stillness lies a powerful life awakening. The exhibition Seeds of Life in the Night by visual artist Nguyễn Phương, held at Toong 51 Phan Bội Châu from June 27 to July 26, opens up a strange new world where light and darkness intertwine, inviting the audience on a journey to explore the profound connection between humanity and nature
Seeds of Life in the Night – An Artistic Space Hidden Within the Silence
The exhibition Seeds of Life in the Night is where Nguyễn Phương, an artist from the rural area of Hải Phòng, seeks to recreate the vibrant life of nature in the night. Held in the cozy space of Toong 51 Phan Bội Châu, this exhibition offers a unique visual art experience with large-scale photographic works. In each piece, Phương invites the audience into the space he has experienced—a realm where the dark night serves as a backdrop for vivid imagery, where the interplay of light and shadow reveals another world, quiet and subtle yet full of life.
Through flashes of light that capture fleeting moments, Nguyễn Phương has immortalized instances where life persists, weaving through the dense darkness. His photographs not only reflect the beauty of nature but also evoke profound layers of meaning about the connection between humanity and the natural world, and the invisible harmony that exists among us
Uncovering the Hidden Beauty of Nature
For Toong, partnering with the exhibition Seeds of Life in the Night is not just a simple artistic activity but also an opportunity to bring art into the everyday lives of the community. Toong always strives to create spaces that serve not only to work but also to inspire, helping the community find moments of peace and contemplation. For Toong, Seeds of Life in the Night profoundly reflects this value—each photograph by Nguyễn Phương resembles a dialogue between nature and humanity, reminding us of the connection that modern life often makes us forget.
“I enjoy capturing everything at night when I am no longer distracted by my surroundings. Because what is most alive is what can be seen most clearly,” the visual artist Nguyễn Phương shared with us about his creative process at night.
Nguyễn Phương's exhibition embodies the spirit that Toong pursues: always seeking the intersections between humanity and nature, tradition and modernity. By collaborating with Nguyễn Phương, Toong aims to provide the community with a new perspective on the beauty of the natural world, so that each person can feel and appreciate life in its simplest forms
An Emotional Journey Through “Seeds of Life in the Night”
The exhibition runs from June 27 to July 26, featuring a special Art Tour on July 6, where audiences have the opportunity to interact with the artist Nguyễn Phương, learn more about his creative process, and hear the stories behind each work. In each photograph of Seeds of Life in the Night, viewers are invited to appreciate nature in a way that the naked eye cannot perceive: moments when the darkness envelops everything, yet life quietly exists, like rays of hope amidst the night.
Nguyễn Phương shares: “In a fleeting moment of exposure, when the flash of light blurs the boundaries between sky and earth, between day and night, I find the intersection of my soul with the world, merging into the stillness of the night and sensing the seeds of life within it…” Each piece tells a part of the story of life in the night, depicting images of life silently spreading—a quiet song of nature that the artist discovers in every ray of light, every tree, and every moment.
The exhibition is not only an occasion for appreciation but also an opportunity for each person to explore the seeds of life within themselves, reflecting on the unceasing vitality that exists even in the most tranquil spaces. Each piece is not just a photograph, but a vivid moment, a convergence of humanity with nature, reality with imagery, and light with darkness.
The exhibition Seeds of Life in the Night is an emotional journey, a gentle reminder from Toong and Nguyễn Phương about the value of connecting with nature and the vibrant life that persists even in darkness. Through each photograph, Nguyễn Phương has recreated a natural world that we often overlook in the fast pace of modern life.
Toong hopes that through this exhibition, each person will not only find the beauty of nature but also experience peace and appreciate the simple things around them. Seeds of Life in the Night is not just an exhibition; it is a message, an invitation for everyone to pause with Toong and Nguyễn Phương, to listen, and to feel the seeds of life that always exist, even in the night