AJ Nguyen Art

Blood Ties

In this collection, I combine my art with the art of my long-since passed family members, using their photography as references to bring their memories to life. I also examine my role in this timeline, seeing my family’s features and traditions integrate their way into my life.

“A Step in Time/1970″ – Acrylic on canvas board, 16″ x 20″, 2022
“Papaw Fred’s Smoke Break at the Fish Hatchery/1935″ – Charcoal on paper, 15″x 12″, 2023
“Twin Sisters/1969” – Oil on canvas board, 20” x 16”, 2023
“Sweetheart” – Mixed media, 6″ x 6″ x 12″, 2021
“2nd Birthday/1944″ – Acrylic on canvas, 11″ x 14″, 2023
“Early Days/1970” – Graphite on paper, 7.5” x 4.5”, 2023
“Catchin’ Toads/1970” – Acrylic on paper, 4″ x 5.125″, 2022
“Self Portrait/2007″ – Oil pastel & gouache on paper, 18″ x 24”, 2023