My father, a Vietnamese refugee rebuilding his life in the US, used to repair and create the things we needed. It wasn't until later in life that I came to appreciate the perspective required to build and cherish makeshift items. My education in design and creative material usage revealed the innate possibilities of everyday things.

 

I work with various materials, but my art is unified by a couple of common themes. Firstly, I believe that everything possesses inherent beauty and intrinsic value. I encourage the viewer to reconsider things that we might not usually give a second thought to. Secondly, each series of my work is tied to a specific place.

 

My artistic practice has encompassed dance, installation, interactive technology, and traditional media. I have been featured on national television shows such as The Nate Berkus Show, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Flea Market Flip) and have also received attention from media outlets like Surface, Inhabitat, Apartment Therapy) for my approach to upcycling in home decor.

 

I have a BFA UT Austin, an MFA from Parsons NY.

 

I currently live in Switzerland with my husband and two sons.