UYEN-THI NGUYEN

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Title image for: Garden of People, A Portrait of Cottage Grove.
Image of the book: Garden of People, A Portrait of Cottage Grove.
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"Garden of People: A Portrait of Cottage Grove" is an art project and published book designed to explore culture and society.

The entirety of this book is an artist’s perspective: it is a collage of words and 45+ paintings, created to question how we define ourselves within society. The portraits capture the essence of individuals from Cottage Grove, Oregon, letting you see the world they spent a lifetime learning. They are juxtaposed with demographic data and personal interviews placed anonymously. Through this layering, you build a picture of society as you relate to the stories, constructing a tapestry through your own filter.

Enjoy snippets from the 152-page hardcover art book, now available through Amazon.


Excerpt from "Garden of People, A Portrait of Cottage Grove."


Excerpt from "Garden of People, A Portrait of Cottage Grove."


Excerpt from "Garden of People, A Portrait of Cottage Grove."



Excerpt from "Garden of People, A Portrait of Cottage Grove."


Excerpt from "Garden of People, A Portrait of Cottage Grove."


Excerpt from "Garden of People, A Portrait of Cottage Grove."



Excerpt from "Garden of People, A Portrait of Cottage Grove."
Excerpt from "Garden of People, A Portrait of Cottage Grove."


"You have captured the true soul of the people within the book that I know, which is an incredibly difficult accomplishment. I have learned over the years that many beautiful portraits can seem exquisite to a stranger, yet not truly represent the person who is being painted. You have done both, and that is rare indeed. I love how the quotes have come out too: so raw and gritty and true, just presented as they are without need for interpretation or explanation." - Eric Alan, Author

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