Ballet has been the subject of the artist's research for 20 years of painting, now introduced in his exhibition "Hoi Quang Phan Chieu", which opened on the morning of 21/12 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, Hanoi.

The artist spent considerable time attending dance school rehearsals, observing the performers, sketching, and taking photos for reference. The dancers' arduous training process inspired him to pursue this theme.

Luong Xuan Doan, President of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, commented that the dancers in the series of paintings are vivid and embody Asian beauty. "They are sometimes innocent in their dances, sometimes pensive and contemplative. All exude feminine beauty with soft shoulders and graceful backs," Mr. Doan said.

Nguyen Trong Tai captures movement, allowing viewers to feel the rhythm and atmosphere of the art form.

The artist uses a technique of layering colors, thinning them, and handling details to bring depth to the paintings.

Even though the dancers' costumes are simple, featuring white, blue, or pink tones, Nguyen Trong Tai creates depth and movement through subtle brushstrokes, combining light and dark layers to make the tulle appear soft and fluid.

The collective spirit is clearly evident in how the artist depicts the interaction among dancers. They rest, train, and synchronize in the same space.

The image of a young dancer exhausted after hours of practice, captured by the artist.

Dancers resting by a window frame.

The theme of ballet dancers has been explored by many world-renowned artists, including the French master Edgar Degas (1834-1917).

Nguyen Trong Tai, 47, is from Thai Nguyen. In 2004, he graduated from Hanoi University of Fine Arts (now Vietnam University of Fine Arts). The artist has participated in many exhibitions both domestically and internationally, with his paintings displayed in Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.