Tuan Tran has studied and taught ikebana in the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly two decades. His work emphasizes the natural elements of nature in flowers, branches and rocks, often integrated with sculpture which he creates from a variety of materials. He also is an extraordinarily accomplished origami artist. He exhibits in numerous locales including the San Francisco Museum of Performing Arts, Bouquets to Art at the Fine Arts Museum, the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, for Aratame School exhibitions, and at Ikebana International's programs and flower shows. He also participates in exhibitions of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. He is a generous volunteer for various civic events such as Project Open Hand, the Chinese Lunar New Year and works with a group devoted to rehabilitating homes for the needy.

Born in Viet Nam, Tuan moved to this area in 1975 at the age of 13. He majored in accounting at San Jose State University and worked in high tech companies in the South Bay. For the past 15 years he has been a successful real estate agent.

Tuan Tran, Aratame School

Tuan Tran, Aratame School