My name is Vinh Quang Huynh. I was born and raised in Vietnam, then came to America in 2017. Columbus State University is where I studied and graduated in 2024 with a BFA degree.  

I am an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and a poet. My recent works focus on homoeroticism and romance. The inspiration for the works comes from my romantic and sexual relationships and interests. I have published a poetry book called “Lust, Love, Loss” which features sexual desire, love, struggles, and grief. I have recycled these themes in my recent works.  

My work is influenced by my experience growing up gay in Vietnam.  Before coming to America, I had to endure the challenges of how Vietnamese culture treated homosexuality.  Acting effeminate caused people to judge and abuse your character.  This experience made me explore and embrace gay culture to show the power, intimacy, and beauty of queerness. 

Touching taboos and challenging censorship of eroticism, I want to challenge the Vietnamese social standard and advocate by producing homoerotic art as a gay Vietnamese American artist.