Celebrate the remarkable journey of Academy Award-winning actor Ke Huy Quan with this exclusive, limited edition linocut print by Mark James Murphy.
From his iconic beginnings as "Data" in the 1985 cult classic The Goonies and Short Round in Indiana Jones, to his historic comeback and Oscar win, Ke Huy Quan represents a singular bridge between Western Hollywood nostalgia and the rising global influence of Vietnamese cultural icons.
This artwork explores the intersection of East Asian heritage and Western popular culture. By utilizing the linocut medium—a technique that relies on bold, high-contrast relief and manual labor—the piece mirrors Quan’s own career: a process of carving out a space in an industry that didn't always have one for him.
The tactile, raw nature of the lino print honors the traditional craftsmanship often found in Vietnamese artistry, while the subject matter celebrates a face that is now synonymous with the "American Dream" reimagined.
Whether you are a collector of fine art linocuts, a fan of 80s cinema history, or someone moved by the powerful representation of Vietnamese celebrities in the West, this portrait serves as a sophisticated focal point for any modern interior.
Celebrate the remarkable journey of Academy Award-winning actor Ke Huy Quan with this exclusive, limited edition linocut print by Mark James Murphy.
From his iconic beginnings as "Data" in the 1985 cult classic The Goonies and Short Round in Indiana Jones, to his historic comeback and Oscar win, Ke Huy Quan represents a singular bridge between Western Hollywood nostalgia and the rising global influence of Vietnamese cultural icons.
This artwork explores the intersection of East Asian heritage and Western popular culture. By utilizing the linocut medium—a technique that relies on bold, high-contrast relief and manual labor—the piece mirrors Quan’s own career: a process of carving out a space in an industry that didn't always have one for him.
The tactile, raw nature of the lino print honors the traditional craftsmanship often found in Vietnamese artistry, while the subject matter celebrates a face that is now synonymous with the "American Dream" reimagined.
Whether you are a collector of fine art linocuts, a fan of 80s cinema history, or someone moved by the powerful representation of Vietnamese celebrities in the West, this portrait serves as a sophisticated focal point for any modern interior.
2025
This is a linocut printed on lovely Arnhem 1618 245gsm paper.
From a limited edition of 25
Size: 30 cm x 25 cm (11.81 in x 9.84 in)
The work is signed and numbered by the artist.
Each linocut print will not be identical to the next, due to the nature of the printing process, but this adds to its unique quality.
