Artist Morris Nguyen
Title Melting into Each Other on the Grass
Media colour photograph on paper
Dated
2020
Size 11.5 x 17.5 x 1 in. / 29.2 x 44.4 x 2.5 cm.
Frame Size 20 x 26 x 1 in.
Sold $220
Estimate $250 - $500
Notes
unsigned; framed with archival mat and special plexiglass
Provenance
donated by the artist; proceeds from this work go to the Southern Alberta Art Gallery [SAAG], Lethbridge - for more information on the gallery, visit saag.ca
Biographical Information
Morris Nguyen ~ [21st century] Vietnamese/Canadian
Morris Nguyen (he/they) is a Vietnamese-born multidisciplinary artist currently based in Edmonton, Canada. Their work, often described as "organized chaos", is deeply informed by the human senses and the duality of being simultaneously observant and in the moment. Soul-level intimacy, social justice, casual yet fleeting moments, deep exploration of the psyche, feelings of uninhibited ecstasy and profound sadness, and scent-infused memories are among the inspirations and themes in Morris’ work.
With photography and music as their mediums of choice, Morris strives to create art that goes beyond aesthetic appeals. The tendency to subtly incorporate acts of equity activism in their work comes from both a visceral understanding of the truths of those close to their heart and their own lived experience.