The Alchemy of the Everyday: The Journey of Sam Tho Duong The life of Sam Tho Duong is a profound narrative of resilience, a story that begins amidst the turbulent currents of 1970s Vietnam. Born in Bien Hoa, his early years were marked by the uncertainty of political upheaval, eventually leading to a perilous maritime escape toward Germany. This foundational experience of displacement and the search for sanctuary would later become a silent architect of his artistic soul. In the quietude of Pforzheim, Germany, Duong found more than just refuge; he discovered a language of form and materiali…