Finalising the composition, the “JACOB & CO” inscription was added to the lacquer ground, completing an artistic process initiated with the work’s earliest brushstrokes in 1994.
JACOB & CO – a symbol of boundless creativity and opulence – captivates collectors and luxury connoisseurs worldwide, serving as the final piece to resolve the artist’s years of profound contemplation.
Within the painting, the silhouette of a seated figure evokes restfulness or perhaps wistful reminiscence. It speaks to the musings on time and human existence — a meditative space where any movement, if present, is but the faintest whisper. A murmuring voice resonates: “Cherish the present moment.”
“Eternal Time.” The journey of experiencing this work is a spiritual one. While the artist conceived it, the viewer engages through personal reflection — melancholy, loss, the beauty of existence. Art poses questions and compels you to seek the answers.This painting was featured in Bui Huu Hung’s solo exhibition The Unseen in 2024, as part of Asia’s largest poker and MMA event series in Phu Quoc. Both tournament enthusiasts and lacquer art aficionados found themselves pondering: “What is this?” This is a story we shall revisit in the near future.
