kay NGUYEN art

Khanh Nguyen (Kay) was born in Hanoi, Vietnam, and began drawing at the age of four. It wasn’t until her later years of high school that she discovered her love for oil painting, which has since become her primary medium. Though largely self-taught, Kay embraces the contemporary art movement, creating works with themes that invite audiences to bring in their own perspectives. For her, art is not only about beauty, but also about sparking thought and dialogue.

After spending over a decade in the United States, Kay earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Philosophy, along with a master’s degree in Interior Architecture. Ultimately, she chose to follow her lifelong passion for fine art. In her large-scale portraits, often painted with a mix of oil and acrylic, she explores the roots of her identity as an Asian woman living abroad. Her work blends Western philosophies with Eastern cultural traditions, reimagined through a distinctly feminine lens. Kay’s goal is to create paintings that are both visually captivating and intellectually engaging—art that draws viewers in with beauty, then encourages them to reflect more deeply on Asian culture, religion, and philosophical thought.