Richard Tran ‘16

“I Will Not Be Buried”

Richard Tran’s creative concept for his Honors Studio Thesis Exhibition spanned over 20 years in the making. His art exhibition nominated by Professor of Studio Art Nanette Yannuzzi-Macias is a personal examination of the pain and trauma experienced by his community during the Viet Nam War. His multi-faceted and diverse artworks explore challenging theme of war trauma and create a place for forgotten voices to be heard through the usage of photographs, sculptures, and miscellaneous objects. In addition to his creative pursuits, Richard has studied and worked in Viet Nam multiple times during his undergraduate career at Oberlin to further extend his knowledge of Viet Nam’s culture and history.