Lacquer is made from resin collected
from the Rhus Succedanea L., a species of tree indigenous
to the South East Asia region.  Lacquer itself has been
a fundamental element of life in Asia for thousands of years.  While it is mainly used for everyday wares,
in Vietnam it has evolved into a highly sophisticated art form.

Vietnamese lacquerware has existed in varying forms
for approximately two thousand years during which time
it has undergone several transformations the most
striking of which was the influence of impressionism
during the rule of France in Indochina.

The art form which developed is a fusion of energetic Asia
and sophisticated Europe leading to the development
of unique paintings and objects d’art
which may only be found in Vietnam. 
This is the major reason why UZU gallery has established
itself in Vietnam.

UZU Gallery deals only in traditional hand made lacquer artpieces and paintings from some of the foremost exponents
of the art in Northern Vietnam including Ando Saeko,
a Japanese national and traditional Vietnamese lacquer painter.