TRUNG BAO

Trung Bao Nguyen is a multidisciplinary Vietnamese artist and leading vocal experimentalist. He is also the founder of Fustic. Studio is an acclaimed creative studio originating from Vietnam. At the heart of his artistic endeavors lies the innovative Voice Gems project - a bespoke generative system that harnesses the distinctive qualities of the human voice to create digital gemstones and physical sculptures of unparalleled uniqueness. Trung Bao's work resides at the dynamic crossroads of technology and art, where sound intertwines with imagery. Trung Bao has an extraordinary vocal range, pushing the boundaries of vocal expression. He was the first Vietnamese participant, winner, and jury member in major international vocal experimentation events. Drawing from diverse cultures, he developed unique sounds inspired by Vietnamese language. His mastery of oral percussion and captivating performances have earned over 80 million online views, establishing him as a pioneer in experimental vocalism. In 2018, Trung Bao collaborated with world-music guitarist Nguyen Le and Vietnamese traditional multi-instrumentalist Ngo Hong Quang to create the groundbreaking “Overseas” concert. This unique musical experience blended Vietnamese traditions with jazz, rock, hip-hop, reggae, and electronica. It premiered at the Musée des Confluences in Lyon, France, and later wowed audiences in Berlin, Germany, and Vietnam’s top venues. Trung Bao’s fascination with the human voice led him to explore its creative potential through technology. Partnering with UK artist Reeps100, they developed a 200,000-particle system to create digital gemstones and physical sculptures from unique vocal characteristics. This project, which aims to digitally preserve voices, resulted in the 1000-Year VOICE GEMS ARCHIVE, featuring voices like Ai Wei Wei, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Sir Geoff Hurst. The archive also includes AI synthetic voices and voices of endangered species, with collaborations from institutions.