Donut (W)hole
This body of serigraph prints was featured in a solo exhibition at Self Help Graphics & Art.Donut W(h)ole is an homage to the Cambodian immigrant and Cambodian American (Khmerican), the aftermath of warfare and genocide, stories of survival, determination, and commitment to the family unit. The exhibition is also a celebration of the Cambodian stories told through the lens of "Donut Kids," first and second generation Khmericans who grew up in their family's donut shop. These donut shops represent a cultural space where refugees and immigrants reshape their lives in the process of negotiating, assimilating, and becoming American.
This series was produced in collaboration with Pink Box Stories, founded by Dr. Jaspal Sandhu, which archives the lives and stories of Donut Kids throughout California.
This exhibition was supported in part by the Pasadena Art Alliance.
Dorothy Chow Donut Box, silkscreen print on donut box, 25 x 30.5 inches, 2021
Michelle Sou Donut Box, silkscreen print on donut box, 25 x 30.5 inches, 2021
Vai Nom, silkscreen print on paper, 26 x 20 inches, 2021
Ratana Kim Donut Box, silkscreen print on donut box, 25 x 30.5 inches, 2021
Open 24 Hours, silkscreen print on paper, 26 x 20 inches, 2021
Monica Khun Donut Box, silkscreen print on donut box, 25 x 30.5 inches, 2021
Chamroen Eng, silkscreen print on paper, 20 x 26 inches, 2021
Emily Taing Donut Box, silkscreen print on donut box, 25 x 30.5 inches, 2021
Andrew Hean Donut Box, silkscreen print on donut box, 25 x 30.5 inches, 2021
Andrew Hean, silkscreen print on paper, 20 x 26 inches, 2021
Ratana Kim, silkscreen print on paper, 20 x 26 inches, 2021
Chamroen Eng Donut Box, silkscreen print on donut box, 25 x 30.5 inches, 2021
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Cash Only, silkscreen print on paper, 20 x 26 inches, 2021
Sold Out, silkscreen print on paper, 26 x 20 inches, 2021
Emily Taing, silkscreen print on paper, 20 x 26 inches, 2021
Monica Khun, silkscreen print on paper, 20 x 26 inches, 2021
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Play Lotto Here, silkscreen print on paper, 20 x 26 inches, 2021
Dorothy Chow, silkscreen print on paper, 20 x 26 inches, 2021
Michelle Sou, silkscreen print on paper, 20 x 26 inches, 2021
Press:
Dolly Li, “Phung Huynh: The Khmerican Donut Kid Experience,” KCET Artbound, documentary video, 2022
“Phung Huynh uses pink donut boxes for her artwork,” LA Unscripted, KTLA, May 16, 2022
Elaine Quijano, “Artist and podcaster describe the Cambodian-American refugee experience,” CBS News with anchor Elaine Quijano, May 11, 2022
Elaine Quijano, “How doughnut shops became a sweet American Dream,” CBS Sunday Morning show, May 8, 2022
Robin Estrin, “Donut (W)hole: Meet kids of Cambodian immigrants and refugees,” KCRW, Greater LA, April 13, 2022
Eric Resendiz, “Art exhibit in Boyle Heights honors ‘donut kids,’ Cambodian immigrant community,” ABC Channel 7 News, April 1, 2022
Cathy Chaplin, “This Southeast Asian Artist Uses Iconic Pink Doughnut Boxes as a Canvas For Storytelling,” Eater LA, March 30, 2022
Neda Ulaby, “Pink donut boxes are canvas for artist portraying kids of Cambodia-American refugees,” NPR, March 22, 2022
Carren Jao, “Artist Captures the Khmerican Donut Kid Experience,” KCET, March 10, 2022
Matt Stromberg and Elisa Wouk Almino, “Your Concise Los Angeles Art Guide for March 2022,” Hyperallergic, February 28, 2022