A painting of a seaside village.

Contest Entry Code: 7473d4b5709f41d2ba20426a2235fadb

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa, Việt Nam

The painting depicts a woman from a fishing village with the simple beauty of a conical hat, her hands meticulously mending fishing nets – a symbol of the diligence of Vietnamese women. The image of the young boy in the painting – holding an oar, silently observing his mother's hard work – symbolizes the sacred bond of motherhood in the fishing village. This scene creates a unique and fascinating blend of reality and fantasy, telling a story of everyday life with the genuine, humanistic beauty of a woman from a fishing village.