Portrait of Jess Nguyen

About Jess Nguyen

Metal Sculptor & Floral Designer

Jess Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American artist, community advocate, and a child of refugees. She is a metal and floral artist whose work has been inspired by her mother and artist grandfather, Bui Xuan Dang.

Whether it is producing bronze sculptures that become timeless family heirlooms or ephemeral floral art that immerses the viewer in natural beauty, Jess Nguyen is dedicated to mastering her craft and honoring the materials she works with.

Location

I’m a Bay Area native, and have lived/worked in San Francisco since 2010.

My metal sculptures are cast and forged at Splady Art Studios in Oakland.

San Francisco, CA

Map of San Francisco, CA

Oakland, CA

Map of Oakland, CA

Education

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Biology (2010)

Humanmade

Next Generation Manufacturing Graduate (2020)

Awards / Accreditations

California Arts Council

Emerging Artist Fellowship (2021)

American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)

Student Chapter President, CCSF (2020)