From honoring agricultural heroes to fostering global peace through art, Han Xiaodong—a visionary sculptor and associate professor at Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)—is shaping narratives that resonate far beyond gallery walls. 🎨 With a career spanning over 15 years at China’s top art institution, Han’s work bridges tradition and modernity, earning him recognition as a key voice in public art.
🌟 Did you know? Han’s iconic statue of Yuan Longping, the legendary scientist behind hybrid rice, immortalizes a man credited with feeding millions. The sculpture, part of China’s National Project of Artworks on Major Historical Themes, stands as a tribute to innovation and perseverance—a theme that echoes Han’s own journey from CAFA student to professor.
🌍 His global footprint includes 'Ode to Peace,' a sculpture displayed at the Chinese peacekeeping camp in Lebanon under the United Nations banner. 'Art isn’t just about beauty—it’s a universal language,' says Han, whose murals and installations now spark conversations across continents.
📚 Leading CAFA’s Material Studio, Han mentors the next generation of artists while advocating for art’s role in societal dialogue. As a member of the China Sculpture Institute, he proves creativity can be both deeply local and wildly boundary-breaking.
