"Trà tắc" - Original artwork

Trà tắc (Kumquat tea)

Coloured pencil on paper

Arches 640gsm hot pressed

76 x 56cm / 30 x 22in

unframed

In Vietnam, offering tea is a gesture of welcome, attentiveness and generosity.  Whether in a family home, a neighbourhood shop, or on a busy street, offering and sharing tea creates opportunities for casual connection or in our case, welcome respite from the heat.

There is no need for elaborate preparation or formal settings, but the simple act of making time for others.

These little moments in almost every shop front, security post, street vendor and resort entrance captivated me.  I already had an obsession with the history of the plastic stool and I hopelessly awaited the moment my body would adapt to the tropical temperatures and extreme humidity, so the tea stand in doorways and in front of food stalls were always a welcome sight - the brightly coloured plastic stools and tea.

100% human made. Hand drawn with coloured pencil.

Arrives unframed and carefully flat-packed, ready for you to unveil and enjoy without disturbing the artwork.

If you'd like a framed option please email me once your purchase has been confirmed.