
ABOUT ME

“I am a night owl, sleep all day and work all night, wandering in the darkness” - An Tran
I was born in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City and pursued art studies in both Vietnam and the United Kingdom. Prior to 2014, I travelled around the globe for my international practice, art residence and exhibitions. I settled in New Zealand since 2014 and began my dance movement journey in the Down Under.
I enjoy the process of making art and the psychological impacts lay underneath. Psychology and art, both majors enrich my knowledge, thus empower the works I am developing as a dance/movement therapist and a performance artist. I work with people in need of art/body movement, especially with children.
I am a professional member of Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia.
Artistic grant:
2010
Artist in Residency (mixed media art)
Vermont Studio Center, USA
2008
“CDEF Talent Prize” in Performance art
Embassy of Denmark, Hanoi, Viet Nam
2001
Researching of Jewelry Design,
Grant from World Gold Council in Viet Nam
Education
2020 - Ongoing
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Psychology)
The University of Auckland, New Zealand
2019
Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology)
The University of Auckland, New Zealand
2017
Diploma/Certificate in Dance Movement Therapy, Advanced Clinical Practicum
Dance Therapy New Zealand, New Zealand
2017
Certificate Diploma in Early Childhood and Adult Education,
Playcentre Education, New Zealand
2007
Master of Arts in Fine Art – University for the Creative Arts,
Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom.
2003
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Art – Fine Arts Program,
Hong Bang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
2002
Graphic Design and Creative courses
Digital Portfolio Interchange Center, HCMC, Viet Nam.