Huỳnh Công-Nhớ

Biography

Huỳnh Công-Nhớ (b. 1991 in Đà Nẵng City, Vietnam) approaches art through cinema. Completely self-taught, Công-Nhớ took part in the programme Autumn Meeting, an international film event for young filmmakers with potential.

In 2022, Công-Nhớ began painting as another means of artistic expression. His works draws inspiration from his films, experimenting with how an image changes when transformed from moving to still picture, while maintaining a direct link to his inner world.

A recent selection of shows and awards of him includes: Hanoi Grapevine Selection, 2023, Hanoi, Vietnam; Thằng bé bán kem, Top 14 Excellent Projects - CJ Short films Project, 2023; Top 14 Xinê House Grant, HCMC, Vietnam, 2022; Nổ Cái Bùm Biennial Art Week, Da Lat, Vietnam, 2022 ; Grandma's Broken Leg, Youth Jury Award - Competition SEA Short Film - 32nd Singapore International Festival Film, 2021 ; Projet de court métrage Ghost Dog, Top 14 Short film project CJ Entertainment, 2021 ; Top 12 Short film project Honor Lotte Cinema, HCMC, Vietnam; 2021.

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Practice

An adventurous outlook allows him to experiment and pursue new perspectives, demonstrating that there are endless possibilities in the realm of storytelling while validating that more is possible in the face of authority. Công-Nhớ’s work serves as a reminder of the significance of human connection and the transformative power that storytelling plays in embracing such intimacy.

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Works