Playful & cross-cultural art for everyday living

I was born in Saigon and grew up between Vietnam, Singapore, Australia, and the U.S. Moving between cultures early on taught me to see traditions from both the inside and out—a double perspective that is at the heart of everything I make. Through my studio, MMAC, I reimagine folklore, zodiacs, and everyday rituals as characters and collections that feel deeply familiar to those who grew up with these stories, and completely fresh to anyone discovering them for the first time.

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My path spans contemporary abstract painting, award-winning brand design, and illustration, with each discipline influencing the other. The painter in me brings color and instinct, while the designer brings structural systems—ensuring every collection is intentionally built for licensing and product application, from stationery and apparel to home goods.

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Over the years, my work has appeared in art fairs, galleries, and museums across more than 20 countries—from the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris and the CICA Museum in South Korea to a billboard in New York’s Times Square. Along the way, I’ve illustrated five children’s books in hand-cut paper, created licensed character collections, won an Emmy Award as the illustrator for Wiz-Kid at CSU Spur, and built brand systems for clients ranging from start-ups to leading institutions like Colorado State University. My contributions have earned 11 international design awards, and I’ve served as an Adobe Express Ambassador, a judge on international design juries for seven consecutive years, and a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

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Today, I work between Fort Collins and Chicago—making art, designing brands, and teaching. I’m always looking to connect with licensing partners who love a good story.

Let’s make something together.