Mother-of-pearl inlay heritage: Contemporary perspectives from foreign artists

From March 21 to April 3, the French Institute in Vietnam organized the Mother of Pearl Inlay Heritage Exhibition at IDECAF (31 Thai Van Lung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City).

The exhibition, created by artists Emmie Mai Linh Massias and Marine Col, offers a fresh perspective on traditional Vietnamese mother-of-pearl inlay in interior design, combining ancient craftsmanship and modern industry.

The art of Vietnamese mother-of-pearl inlay has been a symbol of sophistication and nobility throughout history. However, today, this craft is facing change, as mass production gradually replaces traditional craftsmanship. Through the project “Héritages Nacrés”, the two artists seek to continue the ancient technique, dialogue with local artisans to recreate the value of heritage.

  The event attracted a large number of domestic and international visitors.

Emmie Mai Linh Massias (French-Vietnamese) is an artist and designer with a special interest in materials and heritage . She studies the sustainable exploitation of resources and the connection between people and the territory. Marine Col specializes in the reuse of raw materials, developing local crafts. The two co-founded Amalgame Studio in Mexico, where they experiment with materials and furniture, incorporating many cultural influences in their work.

 

Collection of shells, mother of pearl and mother of pearl carvings and inlays on display.

The exhibition not only displays works but also invites dialogue on the intersection between tradition and modernity. The public will have the opportunity to re-evaluate the value of mother-of-pearl inlay in contemporary life and the adaptability of craft villages to the trend of industrialization.

The exhibition is open free of charge from 8am to 5pm daily.

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/van-hoa/van-hoc-nghe-thuat/di-san-nghe-kham-xa-cu-goc-nhin-duong-dai-tu-nghe-si-nuoc-ngoai-820577