I am an everywhere-based visual artist and illustrator, originally from Saigon, Vietnam. Around New Zealand, to Europe, UK, Japan … I travel to fulfill my desire to learn and practice art. Both my digital and hand-drawn work explores versatile subjects that matter to our contemporary life, through a loose and painterly approach inspired by old days.
My practice builds upon a diverse professional background in creative industries which includes Advertising, Design, and Film. Prior to my MA Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth, UK, I was a “mad ad girl”, the copywriter one, for almost 8 exciting years. Here are some of my ads if you’re keen.
2022 «…..», AUB TheGallery, Bournemouth, UK
2021 « Rock, Paper, Scissors », SPUD Gallery, Sway, UK
2020 « Design Graduate Showcase », Arena Academy, Vietnam
2020 – present : Freelance Illustrator, UK, Japan, Vietnam…
2019 – 2020 : Associate Creative Director, DNA, Vietnam.
2017 – 2019 : Senior Creative Copywriter, Leo Burnett, Vietnam.
2015 – 2017 : Creative Copywriter, Leo Burnett, Vietnam.
2022 : MA, Illustration, Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth, UK.
2020 : Diploma, Graphic Design, Arena Academy, Saigon, Vietnam.
2012 : BA, Marketing Communication, Victoria University Wellington, New Zealand.
2021 : Creative Talent Global Bursary. AUB’s Bursary Recipient.
2021 : Arena End Of Year Showcase. Featured, Top of Class.
2020 : Arena Term Showcase. Featured, Top of Class
2019 : Facebook Global Spotlight. Winner, Samsung QLED.
2019 : Vietnam Young Lions . Silver Winner
2018 : CGV Talented Screenwriter . Shortlist
2018 : YouXplore Publicis Groupe Winner
2017 : Leo Burnett Star Reachers Winner
2017: MMA Global & Vietnam Best In Show, Samsung S8 & A
2016 : Youtube League Ads Winner of Asia Pacific, Tide Tet
2015 : Heineken Global Talent Winner of Vietnam
2015 : Vietnam Young Spikes Top 7 Finalist
2011 : Lancaster University Scholarship Exchange Scholarship
2010 : Victoria University Excellence Scholarship
2008 : Victoria Entrance Excellence Scholarship
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Drop me a line:
thunguyen.leanh@gmail.com