In Memory of Tuduy, Artist Painter

I would like to dedicate this post to Tuduy, an artist painter from Hoian whom I first met in 2003. We quickly become friends for the same taste in arts we have and for other simple things in the old town we have learned to share and to live through. Needless to say, it was Tuduy who walked me into Hoian's lifestyle, and the more I learn about its history, the more I feel like coming back to town on every single occasion I flew home...Tuduy passed away in May 2008. The Email didn't reach me until this morning, when I suddenly feel obliged to check my mail as early as 5.30AM. My deepest sympathy to his wife and his children and my sincere apology for leaning the sad new too, too late... May you rest in Peace Tuduy, your friendship and your talent will never die.

From Venlo, Netherlands: Feel very sorry about the news I received from you about the death of Mr Tuduy. Thanks to my pleasant visit to Vietnam, I am the owner of a beautiful painting from Mr. Tuduy. Through his painting he still remains in my mind as a very creative person. I am wishing his family lots of strength in this difficult period.

From Boston, USA: I am very sad to hear this. His painting hangs in my room and truly brightens my mood even in the darkest parts of our Boston winters. The day that I spent with him and his assistant was a favorite story about my trip to Vietnam. His concern for me after the tsunami was touching as well. My sincere condolences go to his family and to you as well. He was a wonderful person to have known.

From Toronto, Canada: I like to send my deepest condolence.... Tuduy was a very great man and artist and also a good friend... I hope his spirit and love for art will remain among us.... .