Bui Hai Son
Bui Hai Son (b. 1957, Vietnam) graduated from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts in 1987. Steeped in symbolism, his sculptures possess a monumental presence, serving as a poetic ode to the life of the Mekong Delta where he’s originally from and its perpetual cycles. Emerging during a transitional period in Vietnamese sculpture, when modernist experimentation intersected with the lingering influence of Socialist Realism, Hai Son developed a distinctly personal sculptural language that harmonizes material precision with spiritual depth.
Mastering metal as his primary medium, Hai Son’s artistic endeavors, coupled with his roles as an educator in the arts since the early 2000s, have cemented his position as one of the most respected figures in contemporary Vietnamese sculpture, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, where he lives and works.
Bui Hai Son’s works have been featured in numerous group exhibitions and residencies across Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan. His sculptures are housed in private collections as well as prestigious institutions, including the Fine Arts Museum Hanoi, the HCMC Fine Arts Museum, the Takanabe Museum (Miyazaki, Japan), and Besan Park (Iksan, South Korea).