Speaker Series and workshops with Dr Fan Dongwang
Fan Dongwang, Roadside Pine, 61x76cm, Acrylic on canvas, 2023 (courtesy Art Atrium Gallery Sydney) (detail)
Speaker Series and workshops with Dr Fan Dongwang
Thursday 8 May, 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Speaker Series /Artists talk)
Saturday 10 May, 10.30am - 12pm (Adult workshop - paint a Koi fish, part of Heritage Festival 2025 Make and Create)
Saturday 10 May, 1pm - 2.30pm (Young adult workshop - paint a tree in traditional Chinese style)
Ashfield Library, Level 3, 260 Liverpool Road, Ashfield
When the main doors are closed, access is via Ashfield Mall. Take the stairs or lift to level 4 of Ashfield Mall, exit at doors by Australia Post and follow the signs for the library.
Speaker Series
Dr Fan Dongwang will discuss his 40+ years of art practice in China and Australia. Hear how he transforms traditions of Chinese low relief lacquer carving into western contemporary paintings by using a technique called Sculptural Painting (exploring Chinese symbology and idiosyncratic aesthetic). Fan applies this Asian style to paint Australian landscapes to enrich viewers’ cross cultural art experiences. Fan's literary influences can be found here.
About the artist
Shanghai Born, Sydney artist Dr Fan Dongwang studied traditional Chinese art at Shanghai School of Arts and Crafts in the 70's. He studied a Master of Arts at NSW University in 1995, produced series work called Descendant Bodies. In 2000 he completed a Doctor of Creative Art at Wollongong University, and showed his final work Shifting Perspective and Body in Wollongong Art Gallery. His paintings were also exhibited in the Australia National Gallery and numerous university and regional art galleries throughout Australia. He is a multi award winning artist with a number of commissioned works.
With thanks to Ashfield Library project partners and host
Fan Dongwang @fandongwang
Program details
Venue: Ashfield Library, 260 Liverpool Road, Ashfield
| 6.30pm |
THURSDAY 8 MAY - Speaker Series /Artist talk (runs 1hr). Limited spots and registration essential booking link coming soon
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10.30am
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SATURDAY 10 MAY - Adult workshop - paint a Koi fish. Limited spots registrations essential - all materials provided - Part of Heritage Festival 2025 Make and Create book link coming soon
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| 1pm |
SATURDAY 10 MAY - Young adult workshop - paint a tree in traditional Chinese style. Limited spots registrations essential - all materials provided booking link coming soon
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Accessibility information
- LQBTIQ+ safe space
- Culturally safe space
- Wheelchair accessible entry
- Wheelchair accessible lift to talk/ program room
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
Transport and parking
- Train - From Ashfield Station, a 3 minute walk (T1, T2 and T9 lines)
- Bus - The following buses can get you to Ashfield Library (Stop ID 2131110):
- 406: Five Dock to Hurlstone Park
- 418: Hurstville to Five Dock
- Bike - The Cycleway Finder shows options for cycling in the area. There is designated bicycle parking located on Liverpool Road
- Car - Car parking available on site via Norton or Holden Streets. Time limits and ticketed parking apply.