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Hello! Welcome to Tuesday Poetics at dVerse Poets Pub. Melissa here from Mom With a Blog. Today we will be looking at the “Art of Le Pho”, an artist I discovered through At Sunnyside’s blog of art, music, and other beautiful things. I thank you, friend.💛

Le Pho (1907 – 2001) Jeune fille au chat blanc, ink and gouache on silk

Le Pho was born in the city of Hanoi in Vietnam in 1907. He began studying art at the age of 16, and in 1925 he sat for the examination to enter the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine. He ranked 9th out of 270 candidates.

He studied there under French and Vietnamese artists, honing his skills painting in oil, also learning to paint on silk and learning lacquer art.

Along with its Orientalist nature, I think what initially drew me to his art was the composition and technique he used in creating subtle detail. Many of his works possess a certain surrealistic quality. There is much to be explored.

You may read more about the artist here.

Le Pho (1907-2001), Tulipes, mimosas et iris dans un vase (Tulip, mimosa and iris in a vase) (1958), gouache on silk laid down on board

For your Poetics prompt today, I would like you to select one of the artworks I have included in this post, or you may peruse Sunnyside’s selection here. Once you have selected an artwork, write a poem blending ekphrasis and theme (choose one from the list).

  • ekphrasis: a literary description of or commentary on a visual work of art
  • theme: a subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation
    • women
    • flowers
    • landscapes
    • family
Le Pho (1907-2001), Women and Children in the Garden (c. 1970), oil on canvas
Le Pho (1907-2001), Femme au perroquet (Lady with A Parrot) (1938), ink and gouache on silk

If you’re new, here is how to join us:

  • Write a poem in response to the prompt.
  • Enter your name and a link directly to the post containing your poem into Mr. Linky. Remember to check the box to accept use/privacy policy.
  • Read other poets’ work as they enter their links into Mr. Linky. Check back as more will be added.
  • Please link back to dVerse from your post.
  • Have a wonderful time!🎉

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