Brimbank resident Thuc Tran is set to launch her art exhibition this week at the Bowery Gallery in St Albans.
A long standing passion for art and studying began with a Bachelor of Fine Art undertaken in Vietnam in 1995, followed by a Diploma of Arts undertaken in Melbourne in 2000.
Ms Tran’s art is an embodiment of her deep creativity, with pieces using multiple mediums including watercolour, silk painting, and oil painting.
She said she is extremely proud of herself as a stay at home mother to be able to produce an exhibition, and encouraged others in a similar position to keep pursuing their passion.
“A stay at home parent like me can reach their goals, whatever they want to do, keep doing it, don’t give up on your dream,” she said.
“I’ve had a carer role for 13 years for my son, so I have been involved with lots of activities with the Brimbank carers support group.
“I have always wanted to share my art with society, and the support group helped me to be involved in the exhibition.
“I have to say a massive thankyou to the support group, without them I wouldn’t have been able to make this happen.
“They helped me get into the society, and be confident in myself and be involved in programs such as art groups, which has helped me find my identity.”
Ms Tran’s art exhibition, ‘Journey’, will be launched at the Bowery Gallery on Friday, March 8 from 6pm to 7pm, and available for public viewing until May 4.
Gerald Lynch
