ABOUT
I am a queer and trans* Vietnamese documentary photographer and artist. My work explores themes of identity, belonging, and existence through utilizing film photography & hand collage. I am drawn to beauty in the mundane and introspective moments of everyday life, often humanizing queer & trans* BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color).
I am currently based on unceded Duwamish Territory, Seattle, WA.
I am available for work locally and beyond.
OFFERINGS
I am available for candid portraiture, creative headshots, small events coverage, BTS, photojournalistic projects & documentary work. I work primarily with 35mm & medium format film, however I have experience in digital photography, as well.
We will work well together if you prefer a freeflowing and untraditional approach to collaborative projects. My aim is to support you in what makes you feel seen, supported, and heard; especially if you’re a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Send me an email to get the conversation started.
I look forward to working with you.
olivervyle.nguyen@gmail.com
Education
BA in Liberal Arts with emphasis on Visual Arts
The Evergreen State College
2022
AA in Liberal Arts with emphasis on Communications
College of the Desert
2013
The Evergreen State College
2022
AA in Liberal Arts with emphasis on Communications
College of the Desert
2013
Select Solo Shows
“fermented memories,”
Kaladi Brothers Coffee,
Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2021
« in —between »
Woody’s Wall
The Evergreen State College,
Olympia, WA (Photographs)
2018
« in —between »
King’s Books, Tacoma, WA
(Photographs)
2017
“fermented memories,”
Kaladi Brothers Coffee,
Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2021
« in —between »
Woody’s Wall
The Evergreen State College,
Olympia, WA (Photographs)
2018
« in —between »
King’s Books, Tacoma, WA
(Photographs)
2017
Select Group Shows
“...A Familiar Taste,” Postmark Center For
The Arts, Auburn, WA (Photograph)
2024
“Quotidian Queer,” North Seattle College
Art Gallery, Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2024
“TƯƠNG LAI: Our Journey Continues,”
Phin Vietnamese Coffee & Etc,
Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2022
“TƯƠNG LAI: Our Journey Continues,” Soulvenir’s Không-Gian,
Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2022
“TƯƠNG LAI: Our Journey Continues,”
The Wing Luke Museum,
Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2022
“Afloat,” Longest Night: Solstice Ceremony 2021, Northwest Film Forum,
Seattle, WA (Short film)
2021
“Afloat,” South Sound Experimental
Film Fest: Encore Edition! (Online),
Seattle, WA (Short film)
2021
“Afloat,” South Sound Experimental Film Fest Northwest Film Forum,
Seattle, WA (Short film)
2021
“Afloat,” Artists of Color Expo & Symposium 2020, The Armory Pavillion, Seattle Center, Seattle, WA (Short film)
2020
“Afloat,” VietQ Seattle: Bạn Conference
Seattle, WA (Short film)
2020
“Afloat,” Coming Home: A Film Screening, Asian American Writers’ Workshop,
New York, NY (Short film)
2020
“Afloat,” Mediaworks 2018
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA (Short film)
2018
“Afloat,” Sea, Still
Cheney Classroom, Tacoma Art Museum,
Tacoma, WA (Short film)
2018
“Tet in Seattle Art Exhibition 2017,”
The Armory Pavillion, Seattle Center
Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2017
“HIGH BLOOD,” Spaceworks Gallery, Tacoma, WA (Photographs)
2016
“InterXections: Spean Arts Summit 2016,”
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
(Photographs & poetry)
2016
“Tatau | Tattoo: Embodying Resistance,”
The Wing Luke Museum, Seattle, WA (Photograph)
2015
“Black Lives Matter,” Art of the City: Street Fest Seattle, Tashiro Kaplan
Artist Lofts, Seattle, WA
(Photograph)
2015
“Black Lives Matter: Humanity Not Negotiable,” Columbia City Gallery,
Seattle, WA (Photograph)
2015
“Belonging: Before & After the Immigration Act of 1965,” The Wing Luke Museum,
Seattle, WA (Photograph)
2015
“The Value of Black Life,”
Soundboard Alley, EMP Museum,
Seattle, WA (Photograph)
2015
“...A Familiar Taste,” Postmark Center For
The Arts, Auburn, WA (Photograph)
2024
“Quotidian Queer,” North Seattle College
Art Gallery, Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2024
“TƯƠNG LAI: Our Journey Continues,”
Phin Vietnamese Coffee & Etc,
Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2022
“TƯƠNG LAI: Our Journey Continues,” Soulvenir’s Không-Gian,
Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2022
“TƯƠNG LAI: Our Journey Continues,”
The Wing Luke Museum,
Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2022
“Afloat,” Longest Night: Solstice Ceremony 2021, Northwest Film Forum,
Seattle, WA (Short film)
2021
“Afloat,” South Sound Experimental
Film Fest: Encore Edition! (Online),
Seattle, WA (Short film)
2021
“Afloat,” South Sound Experimental Film Fest Northwest Film Forum,
Seattle, WA (Short film)
2021
“Afloat,” Artists of Color Expo & Symposium 2020, The Armory Pavillion, Seattle Center, Seattle, WA (Short film)
2020
“Afloat,” VietQ Seattle: Bạn Conference
Seattle, WA (Short film)
2020
“Afloat,” Coming Home: A Film Screening, Asian American Writers’ Workshop,
New York, NY (Short film)
2020
“Afloat,” Mediaworks 2018
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA (Short film)
2018
“Afloat,” Sea, Still
Cheney Classroom, Tacoma Art Museum,
Tacoma, WA (Short film)
2018
“Tet in Seattle Art Exhibition 2017,”
The Armory Pavillion, Seattle Center
Seattle, WA (Photographs)
2017
“HIGH BLOOD,” Spaceworks Gallery, Tacoma, WA (Photographs)
2016
“InterXections: Spean Arts Summit 2016,”
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
(Photographs & poetry)
2016
“Tatau | Tattoo: Embodying Resistance,”
The Wing Luke Museum, Seattle, WA (Photograph)
2015
“Black Lives Matter,” Art of the City: Street Fest Seattle, Tashiro Kaplan
Artist Lofts, Seattle, WA
(Photograph)
2015
“Black Lives Matter: Humanity Not Negotiable,” Columbia City Gallery,
Seattle, WA (Photograph)
2015
“Belonging: Before & After the Immigration Act of 1965,” The Wing Luke Museum,
Seattle, WA (Photograph)
2015
“The Value of Black Life,”
Soundboard Alley, EMP Museum,
Seattle, WA (Photograph)
2015
Print & Publications
“Trầm Tích: Unearthed Memories,”
Vănguard (Photograph)
2025
“Sai Gon to Seattle:
50 Years After the War,”
Friends of Little Saigon
Seattle, Washington
(Photographs)
2025
“Queer Lunar New Year:
Year of Dragon,” Red Pocket Press
Melbourne, Australia
(Photograph)
2024
“Queer Lunar New Year:
Year of Rat,” Red Pocket Press
Melbourne, Australia
(Collage pieces)
2020
“Vănguard 5,” Vănguard
Boston, MA (Collage pieces)
2019
“Queer Lunar New Year:
Year of Pig,” Red Pocket Press
Melbourne, Australia (Photograph)
2019
“Trầm Tích: Unearthed Memories,”
Vănguard (Photograph)
2025
“Sai Gon to Seattle:
50 Years After the War,”
Friends of Little Saigon
Seattle, Washington
(Photographs)
2025
“Queer Lunar New Year:
Year of Dragon,” Red Pocket Press
Melbourne, Australia
(Photograph)
2024
“Queer Lunar New Year:
Year of Rat,” Red Pocket Press
Melbourne, Australia
(Collage pieces)
2020
“Vănguard 5,” Vănguard
Boston, MA (Collage pieces)
2019
“Queer Lunar New Year:
Year of Pig,” Red Pocket Press
Melbourne, Australia (Photograph)
2019
Interview & Talks
“Sai Gon to Seattle:
50 Years After the War,”
Hoa Mai Park
Seattle, WA
2025
“TƯƠNG LAI:
Our Journey Continues,”
The Wing Luke Museum
Seattle, WA
2022
“Sai Gon to Seattle:
50 Years After the War,”
Hoa Mai Park
Seattle, WA
2025
“TƯƠNG LAI:
Our Journey Continues,”
The Wing Luke Museum
Seattle, WA
2022