Thao Nguyen Phan (born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) draws on the history of her home country, as raw material for a body of work that combines painting, installation, video, and performance. By examining traditions and how they trickle into the future, Phan poetically and philosophically addresses pressing issues such as the ecological crisis, colonialism, and food security. She sheds an intimate and human light on the mundane places and gestures that punctuate daily life. Her projects interweave real events, myths, and fictive narratives, resulting in what she calls her “theatrical fields.”

Born

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Countries / Nations

Vietnam

Lives

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Website

thaonguyenphan.com