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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Name
Dongwang Fan
Also known as Dr Dongwang Fan
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Carver)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • 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
Birth date
1958
Birth place
Shanghai, China
Active Period
  • 1980-
Arrival
  • 31 January 1990 (to: Sydney, NSW. Moved to Sydney with the intention to learn English and to experience Western culture.)
Residence
  • 1990 - 2011 Sydney, NSW
Training
  • 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
Cultural Heritage
  • Chinese
Languages
  • English
  • Mandarin Chinese

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Related recognitions
  • Australia Council Visual Art New Work Grant (received)
  • Australia Council Visual Art New Work Grant (received)
  • Mosman Art Prize (received)
  • 2004 Winner- Art on The Rocks Prize, Sydney Foreshore Authority, Sydney, NSW (received)
  • 2004 - Australia Council Visual Art New Work Grant (received)
  • NSW Artists Marketing Scheme Grant, National Association for the Visual Arts (received)
  • Mosman Art Commendation Prize, Mosman Art Gallery (received)
  • 2003 - Ian Potter Overseas Travel Grant, The Ian Potter Cultural Trust, Melbourne, VIC (received)
  • 2002 Winner - Liverpool City Art Prize, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Casual, NSW (received)
  • Willoughby City Art Prize, Willoughby Civic Centre (received)
  • 2002 - NSW Artists Marketing Scheme Grant, National Association for the Visual Arts (received)
  • 38th Festival of Fisher's Ghost Art Award, Campbelltown City Bicentennial Art Gallery (received)
  • 2001 - NSW Artists Marketing Scheme Grant, National Association for the Visual Arts (received)
  • Australia Council New Work Grant (received)
  • Installation commissioned by National Gallery of Australia (received)
  • NSW Artists Marketing Scheme Grant and Pat Corrigan Artist Grant, National Association for the Visual Arts (received)
  • The 10th Annual Acquisitive Art Award, Wollongong University. Wollongong University Faculty of Creative Arts Postgraduate Fund (received)
  • Wollongong University Postgraduate Award (received)
  • 1988 - Art Prize, Shanghai Youth Artists Association (received)
  • Awarded the Honourable Mention for Exemplary Work of Shanghai Literature and Art Contest and the Prize for Excellent Work for Shanghai International Culture Exchange (received)
  • China Central TV Station (received)
  • Awarded Honour prize of the Shanghai Literature and Art Context (received)
  • Awarded the First Prize of the National TV Drama Competition, and Honour Prize of the Shanghai Literature and Art Contest (received)
  • Australia Council Visual Art New Work Grant (received)
  • Australia Council Visual Art New Work Grant (received)
  • Mosman Art Prize (received)
  • 2004 Winner- Art on The Rocks Prize, Sydney Foreshore Authority, Sydney, NSW (received)
  • 2004 - Australia Council Visual Art New Work Grant (received)
  • NSW Artists Marketing Scheme Grant, National Association for the Visual Arts (received)
  • Mosman Art Commendation Prize, Mosman Art Gallery (received)
  • 2003 - Ian Potter Overseas Travel Grant, The Ian Potter Cultural Trust, Melbourne, VIC (received)
  • 2002 Winner - Liverpool City Art Prize, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Casual, NSW (received)
  • Willoughby City Art Prize, Willoughby Civic Centre (received)
  • 2002 - NSW Artists Marketing Scheme Grant, National Association for the Visual Arts (received)
  • 38th Festival of Fisher's Ghost Art Award, Campbelltown City Bicentennial Art Gallery (received)
  • 2001 - NSW Artists Marketing Scheme Grant, National Association for the Visual Arts (received)
  • Australia Council New Work Grant (received)
  • Installation commissioned by National Gallery of Australia (received)
  • NSW Artists Marketing Scheme Grant and Pat Corrigan Artist Grant, National Association for the Visual Arts (received)
  • The 10th Annual Acquisitive Art Award, Wollongong University. Wollongong University Faculty of Creative Arts Postgraduate Fund (received)
  • Wollongong University Postgraduate Award (received)
  • 1988 - Art Prize, Shanghai Youth Artists Association (received)
  • Awarded the Honourable Mention for Exemplary Work of Shanghai Literature and Art Contest and the Prize for Excellent Work for Shanghai International Culture Exchange (received)
  • China Central TV Station (received)
  • Awarded Honour prize of the Shanghai Literature and Art Context (received)
  • Awarded the First Prize of the National TV Drama Competition, and Honour Prize of the Shanghai Literature and Art Contest (received)