Commemorated as one of Vietnam’s most important and finest lacquer painter in history, Pham Hau perfected the meticulous technique under the prestigious tutelage of Professor Imguimberty. At the European-modelled academy, Pham Hau was exposed to classical Western paintings, which inspired him to revive the traditional subject matters of lacquer craft. He began experimenting with three dimensional compositions on a flat plane, and eventually built an impressive repertoire that redefined the medium with modern Vietnamese aesthetics and themes. Pham Hau demonstrated a profound grasp of both Eastern and Western artistic principles and philosophies through his paintings; his poetic landscape compositions offer us a glimpse into the rich and complex culture of Vietnam.