TRONG G. NGUYEN projects.......bio


Machiavelli: The Prince
Goethe: Faust
Yogananda: Autobiography of a Yogi
Dick: Radio Free Albemuth

2007, Rice kernels, ink, gold paint, clear mylar.
Each grain of rice contains a single word written in ink - with the book titles written on grains painted gold. The first chapter, last chapter, or complete text depending on the length of each book.

5 x 3-1/2 x 1/4 inches each

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