As the world of letter arts broadens, one name in particular takes center stage – that of the multi-hyphenate artist Huy Hoang Dao. Based in Hanoi, his impressive portfolio shows three separate, yet thematically overlapping forms of fine art. Heritage Calligraphy, Pen Making, Urushi Craftsmanship.
As though these aren’t enough remarkable achievements for a young creative, it is not surprising that Hoang is a globally-known calligraphy teacher and book author as well.
Hoang’s meteoric rise at an early age earned him international recognition. He launched a new beginning for the calligraphy industry due to his genuine ability to inspire people from various age brackets and geographical locations. Proving that masterful guidance transcends both time and culture as it appeals directly to one’s heart and soul.
As a grandchild of a visual artist who specialized in French, Vietnamese and Chinese calligraphy, Hoang honors his roots by constantly exploring and refining his artistry.
In 2016, US-based organization IAMPETH awarded Hoang a scholarship that paved the way for his attendance in the Annual IAMPETH Convention in Portland, Oregon. The following year, he received the 2017 Dancing Letters Scholarship. This earned him another opportunity to attend an international calligraphy conference named Letterworks in Ogden, Utah. Through a 2018 scholarship award, Hoang went back to the US to participate in the Seattletters event in Bellingham, Washington.
In 2021, Hoang’s Italian Roundhand work graced the Speedball Textbook’s 25th Edition along with other calligraphy experts from around the world. On February 06, 2022, Hoang’s prized calligraphy work and handmade pen holders set the tone for Shine Ocean Ltd’s exhibit during the Vietnam-Japan cultural event in Osaka.
His specialization covers broad-edged and pointed metal nib scripts, covering English Roundhand, Italian Roundhand, Dutch Roundhand, French Roundhand, Spencerian, Ornamental Penmanship, Italic and Roman script.
Fine Art Calligrapher. Pen Maker. Urushi Craftsman
Hoang’s creative vision, attention to detail and innovative approach to calligraphy art and pen design have been tapped and recognized by various global brands. His design ethos revolves around respect for art, inspiration, user experience, and community impact. All these, because an art legend inspired him – his grandfather.
Exquisite Calligraphy
Hoang’s fine art approach to heritage calligraphy highlights the core connection between a calligrapher and a script. His writing reveals confidence, harmony, and impeccable command of the script. Every stroke’s beauty runs deep and that exploring each turn displays well-choreographed layers of form factor, optical balance, and in-depth historical knowledge.
Pen Couture
Made for calligraphers by an accomplished calligrapher. For years now, advanced calligraphers from around the world have been relying on Hoang’s handmade straight pen holders and oblique pen holders for their penmanship and professional calligraphy writing practice. for calligraphy writing. These artisan pens are crafted with scrupulous attention to detail.
Urushi Craftsmanship
Through his timeless writing tools, Hoang fuses two time-honored fine art, Calligraphy and Urushi. These Urushi pen holders reflect Hoang’s understanding of what calligraphers need – pens that they can enjoy learning and writing with and can be preserved to withstand the test of time. Aside from aesthetic value, the utility aspect of these Urushi calligraphy pens is beyond excellent.
Calligraphy Learning For All Skill Levels
Hoang makes a lasting contribution to the world of letterforms through calligraphy classes, in-person and online. He has also authored books (currently in digital versions) to inspire students to broaden their understanding of heritage calligraphy.
Publications
2015 Pen World Magazine, August Issue, USA
2015 Singsa Magazine & Rajasiha Magazine, Thailand
2015 Young Journals, Vietnam
2016 Calligraphy talk, Hanoi
2018 New Generation news
2018 Type Magazine
2019 Craftsmanship of Vietnam
2019 Interview for “Modern Calligraphy for Kids” by Sally Sanders
2020 Đẹp Magazine
2021 Vietnam Airlines Heritage magazine
2021 Speedball Textbook 25th Edition contribution
Workshops
1/2015 Workshops in Singapore & Indonesia
8/2015-10/2015 Workshops in Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand
11/2015 Workshops in Hanoi
1/2016 Workshops Melbourn & Sydney, Australia; workshop in Brunei
3-4/2016 Workshops in Hanoi
5/2016 Workshops in Ho Chi Minh City
6/2016 A Show of Hands, international calligraphy conference in Ashville, NC
7/2016 IAMPETH Convention in Portland, OR (Scholarship recipient)
7/2016 Workshops in Berkeley, CA with Ink Academy
Workshop in Salt Lake City, UT
8/2016 Workshop in Indianapolis, IN
9/2016 Workshop in Singapore
6/2017 Letterworks, international calligraphy conference in Odgen, UT(Scholarship recipient)
7/2017 Workshop in Bellevue, WA
7/2017 IAMPETH Convention in Louisville, KE
9/2017 Workshop in Singapore
11/2017 International Calligraphy Symposium in Kyoto, Japan
7/2018 International Calligraphy Conference - Seattletters, Bellingham, WA
8/2018 Workshop in New York City
3/2019 Annual International Workshop. Hanoi
6/2019 Workshop in Taipei, Taiwan
9/2019 Annual workshop, Ho Chi Minh city
12/2019 Workshop in Seoul, Korea
11/2022 Workshop at Fulbright University Vietnam
Exhibition
28/3 - 30/4/2019 Solo Exhibition “Lined-up Letters”, Hanoi
28/8 - 11/9/2019 Exhibition “Works on Paper”, Hanoi
18/12/2019 Talkshow & Exhibition “Art, Artist, Artisan”
2020 Calligraphy Artshow Hanoi
2021 Western Calligraphy Annual Exhibition: ART & POP, Macau
2022 “Big Cats of Asia”
2022 Group Exhibition “Dó Paper” hosted by Giay Do Ngo Đức
12/2022 “Big Cats of Asia” Exhibition, Hanoi
Calligraphy Conferences
A Show of Hands, Ashville 2016
IAMPETH, Portland 2016
Letterworks, Ogden 2017
IAMPETH, Louisville 2017
Kyoto Calligraphy Symposium, Kyoto 2017
Seattletters, Bellingham 2018
IAMPETH, Milwaukee 2018
Rendez Vous, Quebec - Canada 2019
IAMPETH, Denver 2019
IAMPETH, Atlanta 2022
Scholarships
IAMPETH International Scholarship 2016
Dancing Letters Scholarship 2017
Seattletters Scholarship 2018