I am an artist and teacher who combines artistic creation, research, and teaching. My work is inspired by my experiences in China, Russia, and Africa, using various techniques such as oil painting and woodwork. Passionate about intercultural exchanges, I enjoy sharing this richness by developing original pedagogical methods that link tradition and contemporary art. Through my teaching and artistic practice, I aim to foster creativity and cultural understanding, working with diverse groups from children to adults. I continuously blend artistic innovation with educational strategies to inspire students and audiences alike.

Yuanda (Ryan) Fang

I am an artist and teacher who combines artistic creation, research, and teaching. My work is inspired by my experiences in China, Russia, and Africa, using various techniques such as oil painting and woodwork. Passionate about intercultural exchanges, I enjoy sharing this richness by developing original pedagogical methods that link tradition and contemporary art. Through my teaching and artistic practice, I aim to foster creativity and cultural understanding, working with diverse groups from children to adults. I continuously blend artistic innovation with educational strategies to inspire students and audiences alike.

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I am an artist and teacher who combines artistic creation, research, and teaching. My work is inspired by my experiences in China, Russia, and Africa, using various techniques such as oil painting and woodwork. Passionate about intercultural exchanges, I enjoy sharing this richness by developing original pedagogical methods that link tradition and contemporary art.

Through my teaching and artistic practice, I aim to foster creativity and cultural understanding, working with diverse groups from children to adults. I continuously blend artistic innovation with educational strategies to inspire students and audiences alike.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Artiste peintre at Atelier de peinture à l’huile de l’Académie des Beaux-Arts de Saint-Pétersbourg à Wuhu; Pionnier de l’Association chinoise des artistes
January 1, 2022 - Present
Artist specializing in oil painting and assistant researcher at the Pioneer of the Chinese Artists Association. Member of the oil painting workshop of the St. Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts located in Wuhu.
Co-founder of an art school and adult painting workshop creator
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Co-founded an art school and created a painting workshop dedicated to adults in Wuhan, China.
Teacher of design and woodworking at FABLAB
December 31, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Managed courses for 50 students collaborating with primary schools in Suzhou, combining design and woodworking education.
Plastic arts teacher at Art School
December 31, 2015 - August 28, 2025
Taught plastic arts to children aged 7–9 years old in Shenzhen, China; part of the contemporary 'Graffiti ink' painting movement.

Education

本科 at 北京工业大学
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2013
Licence en Design d’exposition industrielle at Université de Technologie de Pékin
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Cours en théorie de l'art contemporain et de l'art abstrait at Académie russe des beaux-arts Repin à Saint-Pétersbourg
July 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013

Qualifications

学历证书电子注册复核备案
November 28, 2024 - August 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other