Du Chau, born in Vietnam and immigrating to the U.S. in 1981, has lived and worked in Dallas for over 40 years.  As a trained medical laboratory scientist, he has served as a Pathology Technical Coordinator at Methodist Dallas Medical Center since 1994. 

In the 1990s, Chau began studying ceramics at Brookhaven College, earning the Cecil Wallace Fordham Memorial Award in Visual Arts.  He later pursued a BFA and MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and currently teaches ceramics at Dallas College, Brookhaven Campus, alongside his medical career. 

Chau’s ceramic work, inspired by childhood memories and his Vietnamese heritage, reflects the synergy between his artistic and scientific pursuits.  His art has been exhibited widely, and he has received international recognition, including residencies in Rome and Chile.  In 2024, he was honored with the Moss/Chumley North Texas Artist Award for his artistic contributions and community advocacy.  He has curated over 50 exhibitions and is a key figure in the North Texas arts community.