Nguyen Cong Cu

'I See Money'

2013

Abstract figurative portrait on canvas. Acrylic and oil paint, blacks, greys, yellows, and blues.

Born in Vietnam’s Hung Yen Province in 1969, artist Nguyen Cong Cu has received recognition for his striking gritty urban commentaries on navigating contemporary life in Vietnam. His...

A contemporary commentary on the human condition in Vietman. Nguyen draws inspiration from Basquiat while applying surreal expressionism through his own lens. The painting uses col...

Bold colors in blues, reds and black are used in this contemporary portrait. Acrylic paint on canvas with dimensions of 16" x 12".

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There is the problem of today's money-centered society and the uneven distribution of wealth.