Two Thousand Threads

Honoring Nam Dinh’s Textile Workers


A heartfelt tribute to the textile workers of Nam Dinh, whose dedication and hard work are immortalized on the 2000 VND banknote. This illustration honors their enduring contributions to Vietnam's heritage.




Medium: Adobe Illustrator
Personal work
Year: 2024 


One Thousand Breaths

A Shared Tranquility


Inspired by the image on the 1000 VND note, this illustration reimagines the relationship between highland workers and elephants. Rather than focusing on labor, it portrays a moment of harmony, where both humans and elephants pause to enjoy nature together. This peaceful scene reflects my vision of a bond built on respect, where both can find a moment to relax and rejuvenate in the shared beauty of their surroundings.





Medium: Adobe Illustrator
Personal work
Year: 2024
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Richly evocative elements like CAN wine ( 'Rượu Cần' ), the warmth of the fire, and the vibrant brocade motifs have long been celebrated, weaving a tapestry of memories that stretch back through time.




“MỘT NGHÌN Đ” is there in the jars, softly placed. Not to draw attention, just to sit quietly with the scene.

Ba Bà


Have you ever walked through a narrow alley in Vietnam, just as the city wakes up?

Where three women in patterned áo bà ba pass by — baskets full of fish, herbs, and quiet strength.
You don’t need to speak the language to feel the rhythm. Some stories are carried in footsteps.
Medium: Pen and ink, Photoshop
Personal work
Year: 2023 


A Thousand Dots of Saigon



One day during a conversation, my creative director Kumkum Fernando said to me:

“Why don’t you start capturing things you see on the streets, the little details you notice, and turn them into your own archive?”

So I did.

I started collecting moments. A pack of incense with its colorful label. An old magazine I found at a scrap shop. A La Hán fish once popular to keep at home. A pair of plastic slippers. Things that feel ordinary now but carry so much of where I grew up. I snapped photos, kept notes, and turned them into illustrations using pen and dots in two colors: black and red. The same technique I used in Saigon2000.



Red feels vibrant, but also like a warning.
Black feels grounded, quiet.
Together they mirror how I see this city — alive, changing, and sometimes fading.







We first called this project “Found in Saigon”, but over time, it felt more like a collection of traces. A thousand tiny dots, holding on to what might be forgotten.

So I renamed it: A Thousand Dots of Saigon.

Bắc Nam Một Nhà

V I E T  N A M

 
This illustration captures a symbolic portrait of unity across Vietnam — a visual gathering of individuals from diverse backgrounds, regions, and cultures. While each person carries distinct traits and identities, they come together to form one cohesive, vibrant whole.

The work seeks to reflect the collective spirit of the Vietnamese people: inclusive, resilient, and deeply connected. It’s a celebration of shared identity — not through uniformity, but through presence, color, and coexistence.
Medium: Pen and ink, Photoshop
Personal work
Year: 2024
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