North Vietnam Dong Son Drum - Full Colour
The ancient Dong Son drums of Vietnam depicted scenes of daily life and war, animals, birds and boats. They were used as musical instruments as well as cult items and were cast out of bronze between 600 BC – 300 AD. They symbolized wealth and prosperity and were treasured items in local villages. Using landmarks, everyday patterns, other influences from living here and travelling up and down the country I have designed my own personal drum faces to represent each region of Vietnam.
This design is the first in the set of 3 and is inspired by northern Vietnam. Around the outside edge is an illustrated history and as you move into the geometric center more details and places become recognizable. The original design was hand drawn in pen and pencil, then painted with watercolor before a final digital edit. The aesthetic is inspired by Dong Ho paintings of northern Vietnam by using a texture of traditional dzo paper.
Limited edition signed and numbered archival print printed on acid free Canson conservational paper using imported archival inks.
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