(Van Lang, June 27, 2020) - In the morning of June 25, 2020, the Faculty of Industrial Fine Arts, Van Lang University opened the exhibition "Innovation in Fashion and Art". The works on display in the exhibition are projects made by students of Fashion Design.
The exhibition showcases the works of the accessories design project and the basic decoration project with the desire to convey the spirit of innovation, catch up with the development trend of the fashion and social fields. These are the projects that the students completed after studying online due to the epidemic. With the characteristics of practical subjects, requiring high interaction between lecturers and students, it can be said that online teaching and learning is unbelievable effort of the Faculty of Industrial Fine Arts.
The project of the students of 23th term with the topic "Disease and Protection” was inspired by the painful problems, common human and social concerns such as: Covid epidemic, environmental pollution, climate change, abortion, Agent Orange consequences...
With a shared concern about the environment, the works in the freshman's industry base decor (25th term) are made from excess fashion accessories and rags. The beautiful canvas paintings, diverse themes and styles show the creativity and thinking of colors and good shapes of the students.
The exhibition is not only a place to show students' learning achievements but also a meaningful activity in raising public awareness about the environment and human life.
PhD. Ma Thanh Cao - lecturer of the Faculty of Industrial Fine Arts, former director of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, evaluated commented that the theme of Innovation in Fashion and Art exhibition activities is well-matched with the trend of living in harmony with nature, environmental protection and social sustainable development. It is the innovation and creativity in the profession and the topic that will receive the support of all faculty members and help Van Lang's students of Fashion Design go further in their careers.
In the opening ceremony of the exhibition, the Faculty of Industrial Fine Arts also awarded the Art Vaccine Design Competition (taking place from April 30 to May 23, 2020) with the message "Spread art not virus". This is an online activity organized by the Faculty of Industrial Fine Arts to bring a positive energy source, raise awareness of each student in the prevention of Covid-19 and give support to the soldiers, doctors and nurses who are fighting the epidemic.
Le Duc Hieu’s first prize work (first-year student in Fashion Design) shows the image of the Covid-19 pandemic and a mask through an artistic perspective of combining fashion and photography.
The Faculty of Industrial Fine Arts of Van Lang University has continuously made new, quick and flexible steps to adapt to the changes of life and to harmonize with the development trend of society. This innovation and creativity is a stepping stone for students to perfect their professional capabilities and skills for better progress and development.
Written by: Minh Phương
Photo by: Lee Minh Phuong
Translated by: Oanh Doan