Vu Nguyen

Exhibiting Artist

Vu Nguyen (he/him) is a craftsman whose work bridges culinary tradition and contemporary craft. Through The Dustworks, he forges knives, utensils, and sculptural tools that honor the rituals of cooking and gathering. A former chef and restaurateur, Nguyen draws on lived experience in the kitchen to create objects both functional and symbolic, blending steel, brass, copper, and wood with intention. His practice is rooted in storytelling and the quiet poetry of shared meals. From his Crozet, Virginia studio, Nguyen’s work has been exhibited nationally and continues to connect chefs, collectors, and communities around the table.

Instagram: @the_dustworks

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