Hoa Binh

‘"Hòa Bình", "Peace" in Vietnamese, embodies an intimate dialogue between family memory and the search for identity. Silver prints tinted with tea become the medium for a silent conversation between past and present, between war and carefreeness. Returning to the land of her ancestors in Vietnam, Diane Vo Ngoc seeks to capture fragments of simple beauty, moments of lightness in places her grandfather never knew in a life marked by conflict. The warm tones of tea evoke a nostalgic softness, the fragility of memories and the richness of artisanal traditions. This series is not only a visual exploration; it is an invitation to look at the world with wonder, through the prism of a collective memory reconciled with hope. Diane Vo Ngoc has chosen a tea-stained silver process to enrich her artistic approach, which is already marked by experimentation with ancient techniques. These works are part of her pacifist and cultural approach: transcending borders while celebrating the deep roots that shape our identity. This process is a traditional technique that involves tinting silver prints with tea to give them a warm, organic tone. It is often used to soften contrasts and give photographs a unique texture. Fred Goyeau, who was responsible for the prints is a renowned black-and-white printers. Each print becomes a work of art, where the printer's expertise and connection play an essential role.