Born and raised in Tkaronto (Toronto), Phuong Nguyen is a Tkaronto-based visual artist working in representational oil painting and experimental weaving. Nguyen uses these mediums to explore themes of Ornamentalism and the relationship between exoticism and violence by referencing the aesthetics and the history of Chinoiserie and South East Asian/Vietnamese femininity. Nguyen holds a BFA from OCAD University (2014).
Exhibitions
Available Artworks
Planche CXXXIII, 2024
Phuong Nguyenoil on panel, hand-carved basla wood, india ink stain, 20" x 18" x 1.5". Photo: Greg McCarthy
Planche XXI V2, 2025
Phuong Nguyenoil on panel, hand-woven silk, wood and abalone shell sculpture, 12" x 11.5" x 3"
Planche X, 2025
Phuong Nguyenoil on panel, cellulose twine, reclaimed clay, canvas stretchers, metal findings, 18" x 24" x 2” diptych
Planche CXXIV V3, 2025
Phuong Nguyenoil on panel, abalone shell inlay, satin ribbon, wood panel, resin, 9" x 6" x 2.5"