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DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
24 August 1956, Tianjin, China
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
Griffith University Queensland College of Art, December 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts Majoring in Sculpture
Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China, June 1985
Diploma of Fine Art
Tianjin Fine Arts Technical College, December 1977
EXHIBITIONS
- “Brisbane Sculptures Festival 2025.”
- “Northshore Sculpture by the River” 2024
- “Brisbane Sculptures Festival” 2023
- “Brisbane Sculptures Festival” 2022
- “Line”-In Celebration of the Centennial of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, China Cultural Centre, Sydney 2018
- “Wish you were here” Smith + Stoneley On Stratton, Brisbane 1999
- “East Coast Sculpture Show” Thursday Plantation, NSW 1998
- “Pagoda” Solo Exhibition, Smith + Stoneley on Stratton, Brisbane 1997
- “Diverse Visions” Gallery of Queensland College of Art, 1997
- “The Annual Arts Exhibition” The Central Academy of Fine Art Gallery, Beijing, China 1981-1985
AWARDS & PRIZES
- Participated in and won awards in the annual Art Competitions at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in four consecutive years.
COMMISSIONS
- Crane Sculpture – for Qiqihaer City Square, Heilongjiang province, commissioned by Qiqihaer Municipal Government.
- Sculpture Height: 5 Meters
- Material: Stainless steel
- Statue of Sun Yat-Sen – for the Sun Yat-sen Park in Beijing. Sculpture was commissioned by the Committee for the Chinese People’s Consultative Conference.
- Height: 3.4 meters
- Bronze finish
COLLECTIONS
- The Central Academy of Fine Arts Gallery, Beijing, China
- Griffith University Artworks
- Private collectors
PUBLICATIONS
- Line, China Cultural Centre, Sydney 2018
- Wish you were here, Smith + Stonely Brisbane 1999
- Third Thursday Plantation East Coast Sculpture Show Catalogue 1998
- Sullivan, M. 1996 Artists of Twentieth Century China, University of California Press, Ltd, London, England
- Art Research 1988/2 Central Academy of Fine Arts Press, Beijing, China
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Sculptors Queensland Association
- Founding Member, Chinese Urban Sculpture Association, Beijing, China
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Artist (Freelance)
Australia 1999 – Present
- Develop and realise site-specific and conceptual sculptural projects
- Maintain an ongoing studio practice exploring form, structure, and spatial relationships
- Actively preparing for upcoming exhibitions Art Restorer in Graham Reynolds Pty ltd, Brisbane
1988 – 1999
- Experienced in the conservation and reconstruction of antiques, including carving, moulding, and casting
- Developed bespoke frame ornamentation that conceptually and visually reflects the artwork
Lecturer in Sculpture
Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China
1985 – 1988
- Delivered lectures in drawing and sculptural techniques
- Supervised studio practice for sculpture majors
- Assessed student development, including examinations and coursework
- Organised and led field study programs across multiple provinces in China
