Young artist fights fate to fuel passion for artwork
Despite his turbulent life, 18-year-old Tran Nam Long has already created a distinct impression through his paintings of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, fascinating viewers for the vividness and breathtaking beauty of his artworks.
A corner of Hanoi's street in the Old Quarter (Painting: Tran Nam Long)
Hanoi (VNA) - Despite his turbulent life,18-year-old Tran Nam Long has already created a distinct impression through hispaintings of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, fascinating viewers for the vividness andbreathtaking beauty of his artworks.
This talent possesses a special destiny, Radio the Voice ofVietnam (VOV) reported. After contracting severe pneumonia and being forced totake high doses of antibiotics, Long was left permanently deaf. In addition, hewas also diagnosed with autism with hyperactivity. The boy also suffersphysical problems, including congenital muscle paralysis in both legs whichmakes walking extremely difficult.
While enduring these difficulties might make most peoplesurrender to their fate, the dedication and boundless love of his mother and aninnate talent for painting help the boy overcome hardship and become apromising artist.
Long has been showing off his talent for painting since hewas small, as he could draw anything accurately throughmemory, with painting classes later helping him to sharpen and cultivate hisskills.
Young painter Tran Nam Long (Photo: VOV)
Due to his hearing impairment, Long attentively gives hiswhole mind to drawing without being distracted by any external factors. Whilstmost people would see this as a challenge, Long has overcome the problem and usesit to his advantage. Looking at his sketches, anyone can see the vividness and attractivenessof the pieces, while their emotions are fully conveyed.
This year, Long plans to play host to anexhibition in March, a feat rarely done by an artist at the same age. Nearly80 of his paintings will be showcased at the exhibition.
Themed “Hanoi Streets: Then and Now”, the event is scheduledto take place from March 2-6 at the Exhibition Hall, 29 Hang Bai street, in thecapital city./.
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A corner of Hanoi's street in the Old Quarter (Painting: Tran Nam Long) 
Young painter Tran Nam Long (Photo: VOV) 
