Discover the Art of Michael Hern
Michael Hern is a Canadian painter based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, creating vibrant artworks that reflect his unique experiences and artistic vision.
Motorbikes of Saigon 3
Oil on canvas
Art Journey
Michael Hern is a Canadian painter who grew up near the beautiful Niagara Region of wineries and Niagara Falls. For the past 14 years however he's been based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, creating vibrant artworks that reflect his unique experiences and cultural influences of specific locations. He studied fine arts at Fanshawe College in London ON, and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Upon graduating University, he has lived in Wuhan, China, Ulsan and Seoul South Korea and currently Saigon Vietnam since 2012. He has been exhibiting his artwork in Seoul, South Korea's artistically renown areas of Samcheong-dong and Hongdae. He was drawn to towering skyscrapers and their window reflected patterns. Yet since coming to Vietnam, a stark contrast to the commercial world has inspired his paintings, as he has always been inspired by his surroundings. Despite travelling around many parts of the world, it's Vietnam that has really focused his tireless attention. The rustic, historic buildings whose age is displayed on walls, which are soon to be demolished for modern living.
Studio Location
Michael Hern is a Canadian painter based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, showcasing his unique artistic vision through his oil paintings.
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
