Nghia Quach was born with significant congenital physical handicaps resulting from chemicals used during the war in Vietnam.

In 1980, at the age of 10, Nghia and his family fled Vietnam’s ongoing strife and came to the United States. Soon after arrival, he underwent life-saving cardiac surgery and received treatment to partially increase a bilateral hearing impairment.

Nghia also maneuvers life and creates art with only one fully functioning arm.

(Text from Nghia's Fine Art Facebook page.)

Soon after his formal studies at MCAD, Nghia found his true voice with abstract mixed-media work. He continues to build upon his current choices of media which include acrylics, spray paint, ink, oil, pastels and other mixed media.   

Nghia’s challenges and sense of isolation act as an impetus to his creativity. With decades of managing medical complications and social barriers, Nghia leverages the painting process as an escape to soothe his pain and clear his soul. 

While the source of his artistic drive may be fiercely unique, Nghia fluidly touches the universal experience of suffering and invites healing through his powerful work.  

Nghia’s new life in the United States began in Owatonna, Minnesota where he resided from 1980 to 2013. He now lives and creates art in the Minneapolis area. Nghia’s work is revered and displayed in both private and corporate collections and he has publicly shown his work locally at MCAD, the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Owatonna Art Center, and the Faribault Art Center. Most recently he has also shown at the Cassidy Bayou Art & Culture Center in Sumner, Mississippi.