ABOUT ARTIST BAOTRAM

Bao Tram’s family immigrated to the United States in the late 80s from Vietnam.  Her father, though an artist himself by trade, had to face the reality of his new life and the challenges of making a living to support his family.  Perhaps this experience influences him to advise Bao Tram to pursue a career in the healthcare field for a more stable occupation.  However, from a young age, Bao Tram developed a strong interest in art.  This visceral attraction would eventually serve as a focus of strength to guide her through future turbulent moments in her life.  She first painted from instinct without any formal training, and it was already evident that there was an undeniable talent waiting to blossom.  Subsequently, at Portland State University, she obtained her art degree.  Her professor would endow her with a loving but elucidating title – “an abuser of colors”.