DONA YIM, Artist
my name is dona. I live in brisbane australia and I love it! After graduation, denise and I made a trip to vietnam, the goal at the time was to explore the idea of visual communication in a foreign country. But looking back at it now, it was more self discovery for me. I finally got to know the Vietnamese in me and the family that was so far away living such a different life. That was a great turning point. Really putting things into perspective, in terms of priority in life. Don't get me wrong...i still moved back to brisbane and got a full-time design job, half the time being a mac-monkey, getting a pay-cheque every week and living day by day. But I really enjoy my job, the people are great, I'm learning how the industry works and saving money for bigger and better things!

I got a new bike!!! With the cyclist pants and everything. I love it so much. We go riding on the weekend, 50km ride in 3 hours, soooooo good!

I also swim a lot!! I love that too....

I'm struggling with surfing, but it's nice enough to sit on the board in the ocean at 6.30 in the morning...priceless...

I'm also playing golf...soooooo much fun. We just go to the driving-range now to practice my swing but I think I'm getting good enough to hit the course!!

I've also been doing freelance work. Lotus Gallery, my sister's leatherware company in hong kong. Castleplex, my friend's development company in australia. Retro on Merthyr, my friends bar/bistro in australia. Also got into a partnership with my boss handbag business!

I don't know what else to write...gotta get back to work! :)

Love dona


Dona Yim is a graduate of University of Queensland and Design College Australia, in Brisbane; and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is an award-winning graphic artist and painter, and works in many artforms.

Self-portrait, oil on canvas.