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

  • Artbank
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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 Prize, Mosman, NSW
  • Dubbo Regional 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, Perth, WA
    Description

    Artworks in Public Collection:'Descendant-Coding System’ 2005, 120×180cm.

  • Gallery 4A, Sydney, NSW
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    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
  • 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
  • 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 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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References [<ExternalResource: Shepherd, Peter (1999), 'Fan Dongwang and his Shifting Persepctive', Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Related to Fan Dongwang's Solo Exhibition 'Shifting Perspective' at Drill Hall Gallery.>, <ExternalResource: Mendelssohn, Joanna (2001), 'Shanghai Star: Li Shan, Fan Dongwang and Yu Youhan', Extract. Source related to the Shanghai Star touring exhibition. Additional source, 'Shanghai Star (30.10.2002-24.11.2002)' Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts http://www.absolutearts.com/artsnews/2002/10/30/30431.html.>, <ExternalResource: Storer, R. (30 October 2002), 'Shanghai Star: Li Shan, Yu Youhan and Fan Dongwang', Tema Celeste Contemporary Art, Vol. 89, Source related to the Shanghai Star touring exhibition.>, <ExternalResource: Murphy, Bernice (2001), 'Constellations from Shanghai', Casula Powerhouse, Casula, NSW, Source related to the Shanghai Star touring exhibition.>, <ExternalResource: Pattenden, Rod (2005), 'Culture/Low Relief: The Art of Dan Dongwang', Australian Art Review, Issue 8, July-October, Other sources written by Curator Rod Pattenden: Pattenden, Rod. May 2005, 'Fan Dongwang' Australian Art Review, http://www.artreview.com.au/art/profiles/artists/artist-profile--fan-dongwang.aspx, 'Culture is Difference: I only see Shadows' Catalogue Essay, Macquarie University Touring exhibition Vantage Point- The Art of Dan Dongwang, 2005-2006.>, <ExternalResource: Fan, Dongwang (1999), 'The Dancing Shadows: Shifting Perspectives and the Body', University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, PhD Thesis.>, <ExternalResource: 'Interview with artist, secondary sources'.>, <ExternalResource: Conroy, Diana Wood (1999), 'Fan Dongwang- Shifting perspectives between China and Australia', Dongwang's exhibition Cultural Ambivalence, Wollongong City Gallery, Wollongong, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Turner, Caroline (2004), 'Fan Dongwang: Face of the Dragon', Drawing Hall Gallery, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT.>, <ExternalResource: Barron, Sonia (2000), 'Extraordinary 'Cross Dressing' of Images', The Canberra Times, Canberra, ACT.>, <ExternalResource: (2005), 'Fan Dongwang: Crossed Worlds (20/7/2005- 19/8/2005)', The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW.>] [<ExternalResource: Shepherd, Peter (1999), 'Fan Dongwang and his Shifting Persepctive', Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Related to Fan Dongwang's Solo Exhibition 'Shifting Perspective' at Drill Hall Gallery.>, <ExternalResource: Mendelssohn, Joanna (2001), 'Shanghai Star: Li Shan, Fan Dongwang and Yu Youhan', Extract. Source related to the Shanghai Star touring exhibition. Additional source, 'Shanghai Star (30.10.2002-24.11.2002)' Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts http://www.absolutearts.com/artsnews/2002/10/30/30431.html.>, <ExternalResource: Storer, R. (30 October 2002), 'Shanghai Star: Li Shan, Yu Youhan and Fan Dongwang', Tema Celeste Contemporary Art, Vol. 89, Source related to the Shanghai Star touring exhibition.>, <ExternalResource: Murphy, Bernice (2001), 'Constellations from Shanghai', Casula Powerhouse, Casula, NSW, Source related to the Shanghai Star touring exhibition.>, <ExternalResource: Pattenden, Rod (2005), 'Culture/Low Relief: The Art of Dan Dongwang', Australian Art Review, Issue 8, July-October, Other sources written by Curator Rod Pattenden: Pattenden, Rod. May 2005, 'Fan Dongwang' Australian Art Review, http://www.artreview.com.au/art/profiles/artists/artist-profile--fan-dongwang.aspx, 'Culture is Difference: I only see Shadows' Catalogue Essay, Macquarie University Touring exhibition Vantage Point- The Art of Dan Dongwang, 2005-2006.>, <ExternalResource: Fan, Dongwang (1999), 'The Dancing Shadows: Shifting Perspectives and the Body', University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, PhD Thesis.>, <ExternalResource: 'Interview with artist, secondary sources'.>]