Using material and narrative, Phuong’s work is a collage of stories and voices that allude to each other across different planes. She aims to step beyond the memoir, to pull the reader into a distinct world, a distinct experience. A subtle line or printed mark emerges as a strong but understated voice traveling through the stories. An intimate and specific journey or image opens into multiple voices and simultaneously reveals tension and a complex richness.
When she is not making work, Phuong is an exhibits preparator and bookbinder, and will soon be moving to the greater Baltimore/DC area to work as a book conservator at the Smithsonian. Phuong is also the proprietor of Phampersand Press, through which she markets and distributes one-of-a-kind and editioned artist books, journals/blank books, fine art prints, screenprinted apparel, and other handmade goods.
EDUCATION
The University of the Arts; Philadelphia, PA.
MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking, 2007.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Baltimore, MD.
Dual BA’s: American Studies and Visual Arts, 2005.
Magna Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa.
Thammasat University; Bangkok, Thailand.
Semester Abroad: British and American Studies, 2003.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2008
• Phillyana. Printmaking Gallery, Middleton Library. Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA.
• Stasis, Extended. Solo Exhibition. The Powel House, Historic House and Museum; Philadelphia, PA.
• Phillyana. The University of the Arts; Philadelphia, PA.
• Art Glut. My House Gallery; Philadelphia, PA.
2007
• Narrative Thread. Juried Exhibition. Donna Seager Gallery; San Rafael CA.
• Surface and Disappear. MFA Thesis Exhibition. Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery; Philadelphia, PA.
• The Kinsey Institute’s Annual Juried Show. The Kinsey Institute; Bloomington, Indiana.
• East-Midwest. Invitational Exhibition. Columbia College Center for Book and Paper Arts; Chicago, IL.
2006
• Book Arts from UArts. Invitational Exhibition. Penn State University, Abington.
• Suggested Readings. Works in Progress Exhibition. The University of the Arts; Philadelphia, PA.
• Arte Pagina. Juried Exhibition. The Kelly Writer’s House, University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, PA.
• Pressing Matter. The University of the Arts; Philadelphia, PA.
• Turning Pages II. Whittier College; Whittier, CA.
• 2×2. The University of the Arts; Philadelphia, PA.
2005
• Visions in Feminism. Juried Exhibition, annual conference. Union Gallery, University of Maryland; College Park, MD.
• “Stitched and Stripped: mixed-media prints on the construction of feminine culture.” Artistic exhibit at UMBC’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day.
• Selective Eye. Juried Exhibition. Ratner Museum; Bethesda, MD.
COLLECTIONS
• Albin O. Kuhn Library Special Collections at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
• Louisiana State University Special Collections.
• The Fine Print Collection of the Newark Public Library.
• The archives of the Borowsky Center for the Publication Arts at The University of the Arts.
• The Print and Picture Collection of The Free Library of Philadelphia.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• Bookbinding and Printmaking Instructor. The University of the Arts Pre-College Programs, 2007.
• Concepts and Structures (letterpress printing and bookbinding) Teaching Assistant. The University of the Arts Printmaking department, 2007.
• Drawing and Portfolio Preparation Co-Teacher. The University of the Arts Pre-College Programs, 2006 - 2007.
• Beginning Bookbinding Co-Teacher. The University of the Arts Printmaking Department, 2007.
• Community Arts and Bookbinding Teaching Assistant. The University of the Arts Pre-College Programs, 2006.
• Monotype and Relief Printmaking Teaching Assistant. The University of the Arts Printmaking Department, 2006.
• Youth Mentor/Teaching Assistant. Access Art; Baltimore, 2003 - 2005.
STUDIO/TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
• Conservation Technician. The Smithsonian Institution Libraries; Washington, DC. Present.
• Conservation Technician. Vaughn Collection, American Philosophical Society; Philadelphia, PA. 2007 - 2008.
• Exhibitions Preparator. Fleisher Art Memorial; Philadelphia, PA. 2007 - 2008.
• Commercial Screenprinter. Camden Printworks; Camden, NJ. 2007.
• Studio Assistant in Production Binding and Workshop Preparation for Mary Phelan. Philadelphia, PA. 2007.
• Conservation Graduate Assistant. Greenfield Libraries, The University of the Arts; Philadelphia, PA. 2007.
• Conservation Intern. American Philosophical Society; Philadelphia, PA. 2007.
• Studio Assistant in Production Binding and Lithography for Patty Smith. Philadelphia, PA. 2007.
• Printshop Monitor. The University of the Arts; Philadelphia, PA. 2005 - 2006.
• Studio Intern. Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center; Silver Spring, MD. 2003.
