Khoi Le is a Vietnamese-American interdisciplinary artist based in Richmond, Virginia

His practice is an assortment of experimentation, collecting, object building, and research, all converging to explore the relationship between impermanence and memory. He is particularly interested in using found objects and altering them to create new narratives for something that already bears a past. This process introduces a dual dynamic: connecting the piece to personal histories while simultaneously presenting a fresh context and narrative. This exploration lends itself to a more historical approach in research to his creative process. The interplay between memory and impermanence unfolds into an examination of time and its malleable impact on the human experience.

His recent work explores the materiality and the historical significance of objects. Influenced by artists such as Danh Vo, Doris Salcedo, and Fred Wilson, he is interested in their approach to the capacity of objects and their ability to encapsulate memory and time through objects and installations. Everyday items, such as radios, TVs, photographs, and even concrete, hold a profound connection to the human experience. These seemingly mundane objects possess the remarkable ability to evoke memories and experiences, serving as tangible links to our personal histories. This is where the work begins to form itself and the objects serve as a passage of time.

Photos by Oliver Mukherjee