Brighton College Vietnam opened its much loved Summer Art Exhibition yesterday to an atmosphere brimming with excitement, creativity, and community pride. Pupils, parents, and visitors gathered to celebrate an impressive showcase of artwork from Year 6 to Year 11 pupils, featuring a remarkable variety of styles, media, and cultural themes.

The exhibition explores a broad spectrum of artistic expression, from intricate black biro sketches of Hanoi’s famous Train Street by Year 9 pupils to vivid landscape paintings that capture the Old Quarter, Ngoc Son Temple, and The Huc Bridge. Other works delve into themes of identity, religion, folk tales, and personal narratives, employing mediums including textiles, sculpture, photography, and drawing. 

For many pupils, the event is not only a showcase but a chance to be inspired by each other’s growth and creativity. 

Lam Anh, also in Year 10, reflected on the exhibition’s personal significance: “What I like the most is that I can see my whole journey from when I was in Year 9 to Year 10, and I can see some of Year 11’s too. It’s really inspiring to see what they’ve done – because that’s going to be me in one year. I’ve learned a lot from them, and it’s nostalgic to reflect on where I’ve come from.” 

Mr Michael Cooper, Director of Arts at Brighton College Vietnam, highlighted the event as a culmination of a year’s hard work and innovation. “The Summer Art Exhibition is a chance to showcase all of the achievements we’ve made over the past 12 months, providing a rich and diverse display of artistic excellence that underscores the creativity and dedication of the pupils.”

One visitor, moved by the work on display, shared: “It’s a very nice exhibition where I can both enjoy the beauty of the paintings and see pupils working on their art in the studio. I am especially impressed with the landscape paintings. Their use of colours gives the paintings a new breath and vibrant energy. I love it.”