Dongwang Fan b. 1958

Also known as Dr Dongwang Fan
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, born in 1958 in Shanghai, China. Since his arrival in Australia in January 1990, Fan has held numerous exhibitions that wittily explore ideas of cross cultural exchange.
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  • Description

    Private Collections. Ray Hughes Gallery Artworks in Private Collection: 'Dragon Red’ 2009, Pencil on paperboard, 76×76cm. 'Dragon White’ 2009, Pencil on paperboard, 76×76cm. 'Dragon Orange’ 2009, Pencil on paperboard, 76×76cm. 'Dragon Orange’ 2010, Pencil on paperboard, 76×76cm, 'Black Face’ 1996, Acrylic on canvas, 180×146cm. 'China Maze #3-Dragon’ 2001, Acrylic on canvas, 86×94cm. 'China Maze #4-Dragon’ 2001, Acrylic on canvas, 94×86cm, 'Dragon Head’ (Centre#1) 2009, Acrylic on paper, 30×30cm, 'Descendant -Red Figure’ 2005, 104×82cm, 'After Botticelli (Pallas And The Centaur) #1’ 1996, Acrylic on canvas, 184×174cm.

  • Charity Donations
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    Artworks donated for Public Collection: 'Descendant -Horse’ 2005, 61×61cm Donated to The Victoria Bushfire auction in Beijing. 'Dragon #1’ 2001, Acrylic on canvas on board, 81×51cm Donated to The Royal Blind Society.

  • Crowell's Auction House
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    Artworks in Public Collection:'Dragon’ 2003, Acrylic on canvas, 140×140cm.

  • Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, Sydney, NSW
    Description

    Artworks in Public Collection:'9 Rocks’ 2004. Acrylic on canvas, 183×183cm (61×61cm each)- Winner of Art on The Rocks

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    Artworks in Public Collection:'9 Rocks’ 2004. Acrylic on canvas, 183×183cm (61×61cm each)- Winner of Art on The Rocks

  • Artbank
    Website
    http://www.artbank.gov.au/
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    Artworks in Public Collection:'Descendants-A Shout in the Dark #1’ 1996 (2003 repainted), Acrylic on canvas, 120×178cm. 'Descendants-Transfigure/Red Environment #3’ 2002m Acrylic on canvas, 150×150cm.

  • Mosman Art Gallery, Mosman, NSW
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    Artworks in Public Collection:'Descendant’ 2006, Acrylic on canvas, 138×138cm.

  • Dubbo Regional Art Gallery, Dubbo, NSW
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    Artworks in Public Collection:'Dragon Head’ (small)2003, Acrylic on canvas, 100×100cm. 'Jade Dragon’ 2003, Acrylic on canvas, 92×122cm

  • Curtin University Collection, Perth, WA
    Website
    http://www.curtin.edu.au/
  • Gallery 4A, Sydney, NSW
    Note

    Artworks in Public Collection:'Descendant Dream’2005, 61×61cm. 'China Maze #7 Red Dragon’ 2004, Acrylic on canvas on board, 80×52cm.

  • Manning Regional Gallery
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    Artworks in Public Collection: 'Descendant Bodies #5 (Blue)’ 2007, Acrylic on canvas, 180×180cm (Donated as a Cultural Gift).

  • Shanghai School of Arts and Crafts, Shanghai, China
  • Wollongong University, Wollongong, NSW
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    Artworks in Public Collection:'Dragon Head (Centre#2)’ 2003, Acrylic on canvas, 140×140cm. 'Physics Art’ 2006, Acrylic on canvas, 150×150 cm (Donated as a Cultural Gift). 'Dragon’ 2005, Acrylic on canvas, 180×180cm. 'Ten Chinese brush paintings’ Size A3. Ink brush on rice paper. 2005. 'Descendants-Black Shadows #1’ 1996. Acrylic on canvas, 120×180 cm (Collected in 1998). 'Descendants-Coding System #1’ (Drawing) 1996, Mixed medium on paper board, 56×71cm.

  • Sydney University, Sydney, NSW
    Website
    http://sydney.edu.au/museums/
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    Artworks in Public Collection: 'China Maze #2-Creature’ 2001, Acrylic on canvas, 90×108cm

  • Australian National University, Canberra, ACT
  • Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Casula, NSW
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    Artworks in Public Collection: 'Dragon Head #8 (Centre #3)’ 2002, Acrylic on canvas, 150×150 cm

  • City Bicentennial Art Gallery
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    Artworks in Public Collection:'Descendant-Three Figures’ 2000, Acrylic on canvas, 180×244cm

  • Wollongong City Art Gallery, Wollongong, NSW
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    Artworks in Public Collection: 'China Landscape #1’ 2004, Acrylic on canvas. 122×180cm. 'Descendants- Red Environment #1’ 1995, Acrylic on canvas, 118×173cm. 'China Maze #8- Green Dragon’ 2004, Acrylic on canvas on board, 80×52cm.

  • Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai, NSW

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Periods active
  • 1980 -
  • 1980-
Other occupations
  • Visiting Lecturer - Wollongong University, Wollongong, NSW
  • Guest Lecturer - Wollongong University, Wollongong, NSW
  • Guest Lecturer - Canberra School of Art, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT
  • Lecturer (ANZSIC code: 8102) - Shanghai School of Art and Crafts, Shanghai, China
  • Kitchen Hand - Wentworth Hotel, Sydney NSW
  • Textile Designer -
  • Cleaner (ANZSIC code: 7311) -
  • Labourer (ANZSIC code: 32) -
  • Art Designer - Shanghai Health Bureau, Shanghai, China
  • Visiting Lecturer Wollongong University, Wollongong, NSW
  • Guest Lecturer Wollongong University, Wollongong, NSW
  • Guest Lecturer Canberra School of Art, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT
  • Lecturer (ANZSIC code: 8102) Shanghai School of Art and Crafts, Shanghai, China
  • Kitchen Hand Wentworth Hotel, Sydney NSW
  • Textile Designer
  • Cleaner (ANZSIC code: 7311)
  • Labourer (ANZSIC code: 32)
  • Art Designer Shanghai Health Bureau, Shanghai, China
Trainings
  • Doctorate of Creative Arts, - 1999 University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW
  • Master of Arts (Media Art), 1995 College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
  • Graduate Diploma (Applied Art), 1985 - 1988 Shanghai Xu-Hui District College, Shanghai, China
  • Diploma (Arts and Crafts), - Shanghai School of Arts and Crafts, Shanghai, China
  • Doctorate of Creative Arts, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW
  • Master of Arts (Media Art), 1995 College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
  • Graduate Diploma (Applied Art), 1985 - 1988 Shanghai Xu-Hui District College, Shanghai, China
  • Diploma (Arts and Crafts), Shanghai School of Arts and Crafts, Shanghai, China