I find magic in things most people overlook. With an eye for hidden potential, I explore the transformative possibilities of everyday materials—salvaged bicycle rims, pine cone scales, plastic six-pack rings—as well as traditional mediums, like acrylic paint on wood. My sculptures and paintings invite others to rethink beauty, value, and sustainability.
I was born to Vietnamese refugee parents, and growing up across various American cities taught me adaptability and resourcefulness—traits that shape my approach to making art. I originally pursued science and studied microbiology at the University of Texas, but I eventually embraced my creative path and earned an MFA from Parsons School of Design. That mix of science and art still lives in my process, blending precision with intuition.
My work has been featured on national television, including The Nate Berkus Show, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, and Flea Market Flip, and in publications like Surface, Inhabitat, and Apartment Therapy. In my Les Reconfigurationsseries, I used natural materials foraged in the Swiss Alps to create intricate compositions that preserve memory and place. My Boole series transforms salvaged bicycle rims into geometric sculptures inspired by mathematical forms and traditional craft.
I currently live and work in Okinawa, Japan with my husband and our two sons. Through my work, I continue to explore how transformation can reveal unexpected beauty—and how ordinary materials can tell extraordinary stories.