Dala (Minh Hieu Nguyen)
A former account manager in marketing communication, Dala now specialises in narrative and packaging illustrations. His spontaneous yet calculated use of colours and composition, inspired by his experience, bring his illustrations with emotion and creates a connection with the audience.Through his illustrations, Dala addresses cultural and global issues, aiming to make the world better.
'The past is the colour already painted on the paper, the future is the colour in the box, and the present is the paintbrush and paint in your hands. There are two moments to continue pursuing your dreams, one is 10 years ago, and the other is now.
Clients
T&T Foods (France, Paris), The boxtory, Freezedom, ...
Awards
- Top student in the cohort
- Shortlisted: Creative Conscience Awards 2024
- Winner D&AD New Blood: The Portfolios 2024
- Shortlisted in Green Future Competition and selected entry to be included as part of Ocean Generations Wavemakers Stories.
Exhibition
- Green Fashion Exhibition - LSBU Hub, London South Bank University, 2024
- The International Collective Exhibition, The Gallery, Arts University Bournemouth, 2024
- Green Future Competition Exhibition, The Bug, Arts University Bournemouth, 2024
- A Healing Journey Exhibition - LSBU Hub, London South Bank University, 2024
- The Graduate Show - The Woolff Gallery, London, 2024
- The Summer Show - Postgraduate, The Gallery, Arts University Bournemouth, 2024
Media
https://aub.ac.uk/latest/aub-ma-illustration-student-work-features-at-green-fashion-exhibition
https://aub.ac.uk/latest/ma-illustration-student-wins-new-blood-the-portfolios-competition-2024
https://aub.ac.uk/latest/dala-ming-hieu-on-pursuing-his-dreams-of-illustrating-childrens-books-i-do-not-compromise-with-convention
https://oceangeneration.org/actions-change-the-world/
https://aub.ac.uk/latest/illustration-alumni-trio-exhibits-at-prestigious-graduate-art-show