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Disabled boy in Nghe An with talent for painting

Huy Thu • November 7, 2024 09:28

Although he cannot hear or speak, Truong Xuan Nhan (29 years old) in Thanh Khe commune (Thanh Chuong) has a talent for painting and is always passionate about his work.

bna_1(2).jpg — Truong Xuan Nhan is the second child in a family of four children in Hamlet 1, Thanh Khe Commune. Nhan's father is a veteran and his mother is a kindergarten teacher. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_2(2).jpg — Nhan was born with a disability, unable to hear or speak since he was a child. Despite his disability, Nhan still attended school with his friends in the commune until he dropped out of school in 6th grade. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_3(1).jpg — Since dropping out of school, Nhan has been learning to draw at home every day. Cartoon characters, familiar countryside landscapes... have gradually appeared in the paintings of this disabled boy who is passionate about painting. On the walls of Nhan's house, from the porch to the living room and bedroom, there are landscape paintings and calligraphy. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_4(2).jpg — Nhan studied carpentry at SOS Children's Village for a while, worked in aluminum and glass in Dong Nai, but painting is still the job he loves the most. He has not attended any art school, but his works still make many people admire him. He can draw landscapes, portraits, calligraphy... with pencils, colors, on many different materials, such as paper, fabric, house walls... With soulful portraits, he only needs to look at them through his phone to draw. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_5(2).jpg — Thanks to the introduction and help of brothers and friends, over the years, Nhan has had long painting trips in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Nha Trang, Thanh Hoa... Nhan shared that he has earned money to support his family and bought a motorbike. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_6(1).jpg — When asked which is more difficult, landscape painting or portrait painting, Nhan said that neither is difficult, but he prefers portrait painting. Nhan's painting talent is admired by his brothers, friends, and relatives in and outside the commune. Photo: Huy Thu

Because he cannot hear or speak, Nhan's communication channel with outsiders is through writing on paper or on the phone. Nhan is quite proficient in using online painting support tools. He ordered all kinds of pencils, paints, and tools for painting online. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_8..jpg — In Nhan's portrait collection, there are many images of leaders, football players, actors, celebrities... Recently, many people who know Nhan on social networks have ordered paintings from him. Nhan paints carefully, meticulously, and diligently until he is satisfied. Photo: Huy Thu

Mr. Truong Xuan Sinh (58 years old), Nhan's father, said: "My son is passionate about painting. Knowing his interests, the family also creates all conditions for Nhan to develop his strengths. Nhan is quite hard-working and diligent; when working far away, he always thinks about his family; when at home, he both paints and takes advantage of work to help his parents. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_10..jpg — The black and white portraits drawn by Nhan in pencil on paper clearly convey the image and demeanor of the characters, making them loved by many people. Photo: Huy Thu

Nhan said that the days he spent painting far away were mainly spent painting landscapes on walls of houses, coffee shops, public works... For him, long painting trips not only helped him gain more experience, but also made many new friends and beautiful memories. Photo: Huy Thu

Disabled boy Truong Xuan Nhan paints at home. Photo: Huy Thu

Huy Thu