Exhibitions :: Events :: Announcements :: 2013 - 2014
Nature of Occurrences
A biannual Thought Notebook journal, published by Thought Collection Publishing, based out of Chicago, Illinois.
I am elated to have four of my works published in the December 2014 issue. All four works were inspired by notions and experiences of healing.
The piece that was chosen for the cover was made to honor the life of my dear friend who fought and triumphed over her battle with cancer. Such a special way to honor her very inspirational story. (We love you, Belle.)
This issue is available in both print and digital, and 10% of all sales will be donated to Save the Souls, an organization which is dedicated to improving the lives and future of women and children who live in impoverished areas in India.
The Subject is War
Location: Wiseman Gallery, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, OR 97527
Exhibition Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Exhibition Hours: Monday - Thursday,8am - 7pm; Friday 8am - 5pm
Three of my pieces have been adjudicated into this show which addresses various interpretations of war.
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historically unparalleled "I Have a Dream" speech at the Civil Rights March in Washington D.C., fighting against slavery, racism, and hatred with words of peace and a message of hope and possibility. The following October, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I stood before the United Nations General Assembly in New York and made this address, which would inspired Bob Marley to write his song "War".
"There is no single magic formula, no one simple step, no words, whether written into the Organization's Charter or into a treaty between states, which can automatically guarantee to us what we seek. Peace is not an 'is', it is a 'becoming.' " - Haile Selassie I
"And we know we shall win as we are confident in the victory of good over evil" - Bob Marley, War (Read lyrics)
Un Seul Grain de Riz (A Single Grain of Rice)
Location: Galerie Métanoïa, 56, rue Quincampoix 75004 Paris, France
Exhibition Date: Friday, December 19, 2014 - Saturday, January 10, 2015
Exhibition Hours: Monday - Saturday, 1:30 - 6:45pm
Opening Reception: December 19, 2014, 6pm
I am very pleased to announce that three pieces from my Beauty Marks series have been accepted in Paris!
"Out of discord comes the fairest harmony" - Heraclitus
The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus understood the world to be a place where nothing remains fixed; everything is in flux and is constantly being transformed. One of the main aspects of his teaching is that opposition brings concord, this apparent contradiction is that both positive and negative realities are required in order for harmony to exist. Thus, Job 2:10 exclaims, "What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?"
This small format art competition brings together a group of international artists whose works illustrate this idea that in conflict there is harmony, a notion similar to that of the principle of equilibrium in the natural world.
A Day in the Life of Asian Pacific America
Presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
Capital Gallery, Suite 7065, P.O. Box 37012, Washington, DC 2001
On May 10, 2014, more than 500 people from around the world shared their perspectives from behind the lens with A Day in the Life of Asian Pacific America, a photography project which reflects the Asian Pacific Islander spirit and experience in the span of a single day.
With the project bringing in over 2,000 photo submissions, I am deeply honored to have my photo included in this small selection of works, The Arena, and participate in my first ever photo show. A great deal of gratitude to the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, and to Little Saigon for all the inspiration you have granted me (and for all the cafe xưa đá - Vietnamese iced coffee - you've provided to help these hands keep up with that inspiration) !
Fiesta Latina
Sponsored by the James Irvine Foundation
Location: Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Exhibition Date: Sunday, July 27, 2014
Exhibition Hours: 12:30 - 3:30pm
Free admission to all exhibits for the first 1,500 guests and to all Santa Ana residents
I am very excited to have a new piece on display (an ode to Francisco de Goya) during this spectacular cultural celebration, hosted by the Bowers Museum. In addition to the exhibit, there will be an array of performances which includes live Latin music, salsa dancing along with a salsa competition to the music of Cantamerica, Orange County's award-winning guitar ensemble. Latino short films will also be featured as presented by OC Film Fiesta.
Coastal Color
Presented by the Oceanside Museum of Art in partnership with the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League
Location: Oceanside Museum of Art / Herbert B. Turner Galleries at Southfair
2010 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014
Exhibition Dates: June 13 - September 7, 2014
Exhibition Hours: From dusk until dawn
Opening Reception: Friday, June 13, 2014, 6-8pm
I am happy that my newest piece will be making its debut in this upcoming show in San Diego County. When I came across the theme for the show, Coastal Color, it seemed to coincide perfectly since my work touches on the personal narratives of the immigrant experience. In 1975, during the fall of Saigon, our people of color found our way across the oceans to settle on new coasts.
LA Heat
Location: Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, March 13 - Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Exhibition Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 3pm
Media Preview Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 10am - 1pm
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 13, 2014, 6-7pm VIP; 7-9 General Public
Closing Reception: Saturday, July 12, 2014, 6-9pm
Silent Auction: Opens Thursday, June 12, 2014 and ends on Saturday, July 12, 2014
I have been invited to participate in a unique show whose artwork will be inspired by two hot sauces that were created in Los Angeles: Sriracha and Tapatio. In large American cities everywhere, both Sriracha and Tapatio contend to rival Heinz Ketchup and French’s mustard, having become interwoven into the American cultural fabric and thus becoming a ubiquitous condiment in American cuisine. Housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of Los Angeles’ original Chinatown, this exhibition hopes to reflect the cultural, artistic, and culinary shifts currently in process in Los Angeles, and speaks on America’s shifting traditions. The piece that I’ve made for this show, in which Sriracha serves as medium, is dedicated to my sister, Kelly and her warrior spirit.
Full Squad Art Exhibit
Presented by Slake Agency and Unofish
Location: Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA, 94621
Event and Exhibition Date: Monday, March 10, 2014
It is my honor to participate in the first ever art show at Taste of The Warriors, an event hosted by the Golden State Warriors, and a night of appreciation for their 4,000+ season ticket holders.
The Warriors are committed to enhancing the lives of Bay Area youth and their families by providing programs and activities that promote self-esteem, respect, integrity, teamwork & excellence. All works sold during this exhibit will benefit the Warriors Community Foundation, whose mission is to make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of underrepresented youth in the San Francisco Bay Area.
GO WARRIORS! (And by Warriors, I mean all of us, both on and off of the court! )
View photos from the event here on my Facebook page and check out Festus Ezeli and me with my work here at Warriors.com
Touchstone: Oceanside Museum of Art's Artist Alliance II
Location: Oceanside Museum of Art / Herbert B. Turner Galleries at Southfair
2010 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014
Exhibition Dates: February 7 - May 11, 2014
Exhibition Hours: From dusk until dawn
Opening Reception: Friday, February 7, 2014, 6-8pm
I am pleased to announce that the Oceanside Museum of Art has selected my work to hang alongside the works of a select group of artists from San Diego County and surrounding areas in this juried show. The Southfair center was designed by Herbert B. Turner, a well-known San Diego architect who believed in organic architecture. We hope you will join us in celebrating art in this beautiful space.
Winter Tangerine Review Reading Series and Art Exhibition
Location: Art House Astoria Conservatory For Music and Art
23-35 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106
Event Date: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 5 - 7pm
Last summer, four of my art works were published in Volume 1 of Winter Tangerine Review. This winter, they've selected another three of my paintings for Volume 2, and have invited me to show two of these pieces at their upcoming event. Congratulations to the Winter Tangerine Review team and to all contributing artists!
Sacred Memories
Location: Pico House Gallery, 242 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Show Dates: October 26 - November 24, 2013
Wed - Sat, 10am-3pm (Closed 12:30-1pm)
Special Exhibition Hours: Nov, 1-3, 10am-3pm, 5-8pm
Opening Reception: Friday, October 25, 2013, 6-9pm
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument and El Pueblo Park Association present Sacred Memories. I’m excited to be a part of this group show which pays tribute to departed ancestors, which shares the very inspiration that has been fueling my work for the past few years.
APAture
Location: Arc Studios & Gallery, 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Show Dates: October 5-19, 2013
VIP Preview: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 6-7pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 7pm-12am
Artist Talk: Saturday, October 12, 2013, 1-3pm
I'll be participating artist in APAture, a juried group show, presented by Kearny Street Workshop as part of the festival which examines the work of Bay Area Asian Pacific American talent in visual art, film/video, literary/book arts, music, performance, and experimental media.
APAture was founded in the 1990’s, and since then has provide a platform and build audiences for emerging artists; to strengthen the sense of community among our artists; to develop the next generation of leaders in the arts; and to raise awareness of the creativity and diversity within the APA arts community. For the first time in the festival’s history, events will be held at venues in Oakland, as well as San Francisco.
Common Ground's "Cap(abilities)"
Location: Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association
1600 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Date: Thursday, August 1, 2013 7-9:30pm
This month, Common Ground's intention is "to bring mindfulness to our capabilities and the mental, physical, and emotional adversities which we face everyday. It is important to remind ourselves of what we are capable of despite our personal and societal/institutionalized barriers and limitations."
I will be August's featured visual artist and poet, and hope that you'll be able to join us.
View my poetry reading for this event
Bowers Museum Treasures Exhibition
Location: The Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Reception: Sunday, July 7, 2013 11-4pm
In March, I accepted a teaching position as an art instructor for the Bowers Museum to help expand their Treasures Program. After 16 weeks of hard work, we are proud to announce that over 50 of my students' portrait and still life works will be on display in a final exhibit. We hope you will join us as we celebrate all that they've accomplished!
Our sincere thanks to the James Irvine Foundation, the Bowers Museum, the Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association, and Nguoi Viet Daily News for your generous support and for bringing us together through art.
An Evening with Eight Poets
Location: Osborne Auditorium, Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA
Show Date: Monday, June 24, 2013 7-9pm
I am very excited to be revisiting my poetry and to have been invited to be participating in the Fullerton Public Library's poetry showcase. A. Stanley Dolewski, Christine A. Granillo, Dan Joyce, Jason Fairhurst Wall, Joe "The People's Poet" Thomas, Joshua Waldrop, Milly Acosta, and I will be performing original works which stem from various genres including confessional, existential, devotional, and ancestral poetry.
Hear some samples of my poetry.
We Are Here
Location: Viet Bao Gallery, 14841 Moran St, Westminster, CA 92683
Co-sponsored by the Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association
Show Dates: Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16, 2013, 10am-5pm
I will be having a solo show, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Little Saigon. This show will feature a collection of new works on paper and some installation work which I've been brewing up in the studio this year and am very excited to finally be sharing.
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation's Heroes & Hearts Benefit
Location: AT&T Park, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Go Giants! :)
Date: Thursday, February 14, 2013
I am pleased to announce that the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation has chosen me to create a piece for this year's 4th Annual Heroes & Hearts benefit. We hope you will join us for a worthy cause.
To view photos of my original piece which has been acquired by Wells Fargo Bank of San Francisco, and photos from this year's Hearts & Heroes Luncheon and Hearts After Dark events, click here.
Incognito
Location: Naples Museum of Art, 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples, FL
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013
I am elated to have been invited to participate in my first museum show, showing alongside renowned American and world class artists from Germany, Georgia, Azerbaijan, UK, Switzerland, France, Italy, Portugal, Austria, the Philippines, Cuba and more. Join us for a unique fundraiser in which two hundred international, national and local artists will create original works to support the Naples Museum of Art.