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While research is where I put most of my energy and focus, in my downtime, I turn to music and drawing as a way to slow down and recharge. As a hobby, I’ve been creating since childhood, starting with traditional media, then moving into digital illustration where I started to explore nature and science-related subjects.
Later, I’ve got to learn about tools and principles of graphic design which further help me communicate my research, many of the works you see here grew from that practice.
For me, the joy of research lies in turning complexity into clarity - shaping intricate science into digestible ideas. Science and art both carry this challenge: uncovering hidden structures and giving expression to complexity in ways that connect and inspire.
Beyond science-related illustrations, I enjoy creating personal artworks that reflect my interests in various cultures, as well as my curiosity and imagination.
Art and Science
I once believed there was little room for art in scientific research, that creativity belonged elsewhere. Over time, that view shifted as I encountered communities that shared the same values of imagination and communication.
I would often find myself going back to Visualize Your Science for their poster walls, inspired by how data could be turned into compelling visuals.
I began to see that art and science not only coexist, but enrich one another. I gradually built a network of scientist-artist crossovers whose works bridge both worlds.
Among them, I deeply admire Philipp Dexheimer for his resonating storytelling through illustration, Mateo Farinella for his neuroscience comics, and Saki The Artist for her ingenious fusion of biotechnology, recycling, and fashion. Each of them reminds me that creativity does not have to be a separate pursuit from science.
Artistic Inspirations
My earliest artistic influence came from Vietnamese silk painting, its rendering of daily life, serene landscapes, and spirituality has unknowingly shaped my sense of harmony and colour. Growing up, I’ve always been drawn to art that finds beauty in the everyday life and bridges creativity with purpose.
At the same time, discovering Japanese manga culture opened my eyes to the power of contrast - how emotion, atmosphere, and motion can be conveyed through pure greyscale value and line. Artists like Kentaro Miura's gritty ink style showed how detail and tone can turn imagination into an immersive world. I’m especially fascinated by character design, seeing how a well-crafted silhouette can already speak volumes about personality. Later on, artists such as Nathan Brown, Alexandra Finta, and Mimi Zhao inspired my exploration of digital media and visual storytelling.
Beyond visual arts, I’m drawn to stories - to the worlds shaped by language and imagination. Growing up between cultures fostered my love for world literature and folklore, where each tale mirrors the values and dreams of a society. For me, art and science both begin with the same sense of wonder.
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