ICARE

180cm x 160cm – Mixed media on French linen, 2022

"Icare" is inspired by the story of Greek mythology about the boy Icarus or Icare. Icare was burned with wax wings because he tried to be close to the sun. However, according to Hom Nguyen, Icare would not lose his wings as he comes close to light. Light is the purest and most beautiful thing. The thin lines and levitation like feathers represent Icare's own wings. Icare's story inspires Hom about commitment towards light and good things even if we disappear. The light could be aspiration, passion and love, which you can figure out the answer on your own.