Nick Dong holds an MFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry from the University of Oregon, and now lives in Oakland, USA. His work revolves around the vision and thinking based on visual observation and spiritual aesthetics, delivering a charm of uplifting composure. With the utmost ease, his work explores life and cosmos while redefining light and colors along with their endless changes in different spaces and venues, realistically and scientifically revealing an objective world through a fresh visuality. Dong founded “studio DONG” in 2013. His works have been featured in art museums and art institutions abroad, among which are San Francisco Museum of Craft + Design, ISE Cultural Foundation, Richmond Art Center, Institute of Contemporary Art, Asia University Museum of Modern Art, Chinese American Museum, USC Pacific Asia Museum, Exploratorium SFO, Kunstbanken Museum in Norway, and the Cheongju International Craft Biennial. He has been named “40 Under 40” in United States.