Sam Tho Duong: Transforming Everyday Materials into Elegant Jewelry Vietnamese-German artist Sam Tho Duong’s artistic journey began in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, amidst the challenging circumstances of the late 1970s when his family undertook a courageous undertaking – fleeing communist rule – seeking refuge in Germany. This formative experience instilled within him an unwavering belief in resilience and adaptability—qualities that would profoundly shape his creative approach throughout his life. He pursued formal training in jewelry design at Pforzheim Hochschule für Gestaltung, establishing himsel…