Short Bio
Sammie Tran is a printmaker based in Des Moines, Iowa. Growing up in Seattle, Tran was deeply influenced by the decorative art that adorned her family home, which sparked an early interest in texture, pattern, and the interplay of form and space. She graduated from the University of Washington in 2016 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts.
Statement
Tran combines elements of paper cutting, printmaking, and pochoir in her work, creating a thoughtful exploration of the intersections between different mediums and cultural influences. Now based in the Midwest, she draws inspiration from her new surroundings—particularly the natural beauty of the prairie and the rich craft traditions in the region. Her work is a reflection of both her roots and her evolving connection to the Midwest, blending personal history with a deepening engagement with her environment.
Resume / CV
Born 1993, Seattle, WA
Lives and works in Des Moines, IA
Group Exhibitions
2023 115th Art Exhibition, Des Moines Women’s Club, Des Moines, IA
2019 Alternative Space Weekend, City Wide Open Studio, New Haven, CT, (curated by Jeremy Cody)
2016 Circle of Friends, ANT Gallery, Seattle, WA
2016 A/Part, Odegaard Library, Seattle, WA
2016 Ascension, Parnassus Gallery, Seattle, WA
Print Exchanges
2019 Lunch Money Print Exchange, New Haven, CT
Education
2016 University of Washington, Seattle, WA- BA in Interdisciplinary Visual Art
Membership
2024 Mid America Print Council
2024 Des Moines Art Center Print Club, Des Moines, IA
2016 Art Not Terminal, Artist Cooperative, Seattle, WA
