(2021) I created this for an Ad Age Cover competition, but they canceled it at the last minute right before the announcement day. :(

The brief was to imagine Ad Age’s cover ten years from now—to look into the "wild beyond" and explore where the industry is heading.

I chose the eye to represent humanity, as it symbolizes both the mind and creativity. It is one of the most vital parts of the body. In this image, the eye is like a sun rising from the horizon, meaning even in the dark, we look toward the light. My message is that focusing on the positive helps us overcome struggles and find solutions.

So please, have trust, keep hope, and move forward.

(2021) This piece is a bit lighter than the ones above. I made it for New Year 2021. Most Vietnamese people play card games during Tet, and "Xì dzách" is one of the most popular. In this game, if you get an Ace and a 10 (or an Ace with a J, Q, or K), you get 21 points and win immediately.

To wish everyone a great year, I said "Happy 20-Xì-Dzách" instead of Happy 2021. It’s a funny vibe that matches the spirit of Tet.

(2023) This photo was taken by my mom in 2021. I don’t know why I instantly fell in love with it, but it inspired me to paint it. I really cherish that time when I was practicing and developing my painting skills.

(2021) This next piece is another favorite. I’ve always wondered why most women I meet assume their vulva is one of the dirtiest parts of their body.

I painted this to remind everyone to care for their own bodies before loving someone else. Since the eye symbolizes our most intelligent part, pairing it with the vulva shows they deserve the same respect.

Treat your whole self well and be confident in every part of who you are.

(2024) This piece really satisfies my passion for puns. In Vietnamese, "đầy đủ" means fulfillment or abundance. I wanted to communicate this abstract idea through a visual. For Vietnamese people, the papaya is called "đu đủ" and is a staple of the five-fruit tray used during Tet to pray for a prosperous year. Since "đầy" means "full" or "many," I combined them to show "many papayas" as a literal take on fulfillment. That is the simple meaning behind this artwork!

(2023) This painting is simply my heartfelt gift to my bestie for her wedding day. People often mistake us for twins, and to me, she’s like family—the family I chose.

I could feel how much she appreciated my gift. At the time, I was going through a lot, and she was one of the few who stayed by my side.