Kenny Nguyen, born in Ben Tre Province and now based in Charlotte, North Carolina, creates vibrant large-scale wall works using thousands of hand-cut strips of silk. His 'deconstructed paintings' combine techniques from fashion design, weaving, tapestries, painting and sculpture to produce works that mimic the undulating movements of a living body.

Each piece is unique, determined by where pins are placed during installation, adding an element of malleability and new interpretation every time. Nguyen sees silk as a 'second skin,' adapting to its environment, representing memories and heritage, and serving as a metaphor for his personal identity.

The artist's work is currently on view in London at the Saatchi Gallery and in Singapore at Sundaram Tagore Gallery, with an upcoming exhibition at Brooklyn Museum showcasing his art through May 16. His creations speak to themes of adaptability and transformation, reflecting the ever-changing nature of human identity.