We have asked Van Guillemin for permission to use some of her photos in today's episode of Beat the Rush! Her exhibition "Origine" continues until Sunday at Vietnamese Women's Museum at 36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hanoi.

In photo: Van Guillemin and her painting "Interior Root". Van said the organic forms that appear in most of her photos simply represent feelings made visible. She does not have a name for it and those who come to admire the paintings may interpret the shapes in any ways they wish. (Photo courtesy of Van Guillemin)
In photo: Van Guillemin and her painting "Interior Root". Van said the organic forms that appear in most of her photos simply represent feelings made visible. She does not have a name for it and those who come to admire the paintings may interpret the shapes in any ways they wish. (Photo courtesy of Van Guillemin)
In photo: Van Guillemin poses next to one of her painting "The First Beat" in France. (Photo courtesy of Van Guillemin)
In photo: Van Guillemin poses next to one of her painting "The First Beat" in France. (Photo courtesy of Van Guillemin)
In photo: "Inner Bloom" by Van Guillemin. The last few paintings in her "Origine" collection veers away from defined forms, giving way to an exciting burst of color. (Photo courtesy of Van Guillemin)
In photo: "Inner Bloom" by Van Guillemin. The last few paintings in her "Origine" collection veers away from defined forms, giving way to an exciting burst of color. (Photo courtesy of Van Guillemin)