Datsun Tran

Abundance

February 6 - March 22, 2026

Exhibition launch Friday February 6th at 6pm

I grew up in a household where most of the traditional Chinese festivals were celebrated. And whether it was the Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival or Lantern Festival, the occasions were always marked by a family feast.

We had lucky dumplings that represented gold ingots, long-life noodles on birthdays for longevity and mooncakes with salted egg yolks to represent the moon. The way you ate was just as important as what you ate: how did you rest your chopsticks? What order did you pour the tea for everyone? Where is the teapot spout pointed? All of it was important, especially if you didn’t want to anger the gods, or worse yet, an older relative!

"Lucky dumpling basket"

Copper, stones, paper magiclay and bamboo steamer

7" diameter x 8cm

2026

By Datsun Tran

BIO

Datsun Tran is an Australian multidisciplinary artist. His work primarily features the natural world, though it is about us, the human story. His work has explored themes of conflict and utopia, childhood and the relationship between different cultures. The subject matter is often filtered through the lens of what we have in common, rather than what separates us.

Datsun has exhibited extensively in Australia, as well as North America, Asia and Europe. He has had over 25 solo and group shows, exhibited in over 30 art fairs, and has been a finalist in over 35 art prizes.