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Sáng, Sóng, Sang Sông, Sang (To Lighten, to Live, to Cross a River, to Arrive) , 2013, Charcoal, joss paper and hand embroidery on paper, 19 x 24” This drawing of my mother observes the faith by which my mother lives her life, and the persiste

Sáng, Sóng, Sang Sông, Sang (To Lighten, to Live, to Cross a River, to Arrive) - detail

May We Be Free (No.2) , 2012 Charcoal, joss paper and acrylic on paper, 21 x 18". Collection of A. K. Nguyen, San Jose, CA. Like an anointing for the children, a cloud hovers over a young monk as he leads us on a journey into his world. Thi

And her face was no longer downcast. , 2013, acrylic, charcoal, collage, Bà Ngoại’s ( Grandmother’s) sewing patterns, and hand embroidery on paper, 24 x 19" While trudging through a time of great trial, my husband and I hung onto hope and onto

And Her Face Was No Longer Downcast   -  detail

Finding Myself Everywhere , 2013, graphite, remnants of Grandmother’s sewing patterns, and hand embroidery on paper 24 x 19" While traversing through this life, we are consistently searching for the ideals, behaviors, and pursuits that help defi

Finding Myself Everywhere , 2013. Detail of hand embroidery.

Head, Heart, Hand, Hindsight , 2013, acrylic, charcoal, hand embroidery, ink transfer of family photos, joss paper, and remnant of mourning band worn at Grandmother’s funeral, 24 x 19"

Head, Heart, Hand, Hindsight   -    detail

Mất, Mờ Mắt, Mò, Mắt Mở (To Be Lost, To Have Blurred Vision, To Fumble, To Open One's Eyes) , 2012, acrylic, graphite, hand embroidery, and joss paper on paper, 19 x 24" As I delve into the refugee experiences of my family and the families who

Mất, Mờ Mắt, Mò, Mắt Mở (To Be Lost, To Have Blurred Vision, To Fumble, To Open One's Eyes) , detail

Boat Folks , 2013, acrylic, charcoal, hand embroidery, joss paper, ink, and rice bag remnant inherited from Grandmother’s fabric collection, 24 x 19". Collection of D. Doan and C. Le, San Jose, CA This piece recalls a time when my family fled th

Boat Folks  -   detail

Tu Que Puedes , 2014, Charcoal, gouache, and hand embroidery on paper, 24 x 18" While studying Spanish painter Francisco de Goya's etchings, I was stricken by the deep, dark honesty of his work in which he observed the mistakes and shortcomings

Tu Que Puedes  - detail

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Bà Ngoại (Grandmother) - detail

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Bà Cố Ngoại (Mother’s Mother’s Mother) , 2017, charcoal on paper, 18 x 24”

Con Chim Đâu (Where is the bird) , 2018. Charcoal, color pencil, gouache, hand embroidery, ink, joss paper, photo transfer, rainwater from Vietnam, and tears on Arches paper, 33 x 29”. A Vietnamese greenfinch looks to her ancestors as she loosen

Con Chim Đâu (Where is the bird) , 2018. Detail.

Know Rest , 2018. Charcoal, gouache, hand embroidery, Kelly’s ashes, rainwater from Vietnam, and tears on Arches watercolor paper, 33 x 29”. Dedicated to Belle, Brad, Jay, Kathy, Laurel, and Aubrey. Text inspired by choral poem by S/he Who Has N

Know Rest , 2018. Detail of Kelly’s ashes.

Know Rest , 2018. Detail.

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