Duyen Pham is a Vietnamese illustrator currently based in Syracuse, New York. Her work explores the interconnected relationship between culture and identity. Her work engages with the richness of Vietnamese heritage, its traditional craftsmanship, vibrant cuisine, and resilient history. Pham uses digital techniques, as well as watercolor and gouache, to honor and reinterpret cultural elements in her visual voice. Her intricate linework and detail invite viewers to take a closer look and uncover the stories in each artwork.
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CONTACT: lilackidstudio@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2023 - 2026 Syracuse University, MFA in Illustration
2017 - 2022 University of Wyoming, BA in Studio Arts, Computer Science minor
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2026 World Illustration Awards New Talent Category Winner
2026 World Illustration Awards Longlisted + Shortlisted Finalist
2026 American Illustration 45 Chosen Winner
2026 Creative Quarterly 83 Honorable Mention
2026 Communication Arts Illustration 2026 Shortlisted Finalist
EXHIBITIONS AND ACTIVITIES
2026 "Here's The Thing" Exhibition, Nancy Cantor Warehouse Gallery, Syracuse, New York
2026 "Harsh is Where We Live" Exhibition, Microscope Gallery, New York City
2025 Art on the Porches, Syracuse, New York
2024 MFA Illustration Group Exhibition, Syracuse, New York
2022 47th Annual Juried University of Wyoming Student Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, Laramie, Wyoming.