Story of Chau

This is a portrait project about Le Minh Chau, who affected by Agent Orange, consequences of the US-Vietnam war. His life style inspires many Vietnamese people, especially young people.

Le Minh Chau was born in 1991 in Viet Nam, who affected by Agent Orange, consequences of the US-Vietnam war. Chau's limbs have been atrophying, he has been moving with 2 knees and his hand can not keep things for too long. Chau's parents could not afford to raise him, so they sent him to Hoa Binh village (Center for caring for children with disabilities) in Ho Chi Minh City, when he was 6 months. At 16 years old, Chau left the village to live on his own. Chau came to Art overcoming the difficult situation. He borrowed money to rent a small room and started painting. The money Chau earned from selling paintings helping him paying rent and buying necessary items. Chau also has been teaching drawing for children and participates in many charitable activities.
Later this year, Chau will go to America to study fashion. Chau was a victim of the US-Vietnam War but now he like going to the United States to study- a symbol of wound healing in the past.