ARTIST BIO

Yeu Q Nguyen, nickname “Q” 2023

Born in Saigon and immigrated to the US as a teenager, my practice repurposes cultural symbolisms and memories into intricate art objects, installations, and collective rituals that expand our capacity for empathy and resilience. In using my art as means for personal and communal healing, organizing, and activism, I posit art as an essential public goods.

My works have appeared at notable venues such as the Autry's SouthWest Museum, the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, the Geffen Playhouse, the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, and the Armory Center for the Arts. I’ve also received press coverage from local news outlets such as the LATimes, the Santa Monica Mirror, Westside Today, the Downey Patriot, and others.

My pandemic public art project Weaving Hope, which travels to communities across LA County to explore the meanings and practice of resilience has won national and regional support from art foundations and initiatives, including the Foundation for Contemporary Arts and the Puffin Foundation. Check out my projects page for more info on other interactive, social practice art installations.

Beyond my visual art practice, I’m also a published poet, curator, art educator, and guest speaker. I’ve taught and given lectures for K1-12 as well as adult and artist learners at institutions such as USC Pacific Asia, Intersection for the Arts, Otis College, to name a few. As a consultant, I work with organizations to develop art programmings centered on social goods and community engagement. I also provide one-on-one coaching services to aspiring and professional artists who want to pursue their artistic work full-time.

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