Kenny Nguyen: The courage and curiosity of material

Vietnamese–American artist Kenny Nguyen creates sculptural paintings that blur the boundaries between textile, painting and form. Working with torn silk soaked in pigment, his practice explores memory, migration and transformation. In this conversation, Kenny reflects on material sensitivity, cultural identity, and the quiet courage it takes to deconstruct and rebuild – both in art and in life.Visit our website to explore our courses, or dive into more articles and interviews.