Introduction of Artist

FANG Xiaohan, born in 1993, is a distinguished metal artist who graduated from the Department of Design, Craft Arts (Metalwork) at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University. She completed her Master's and Doctoral programs in metal carving at the Tokyo University of the Arts.
FANG's inspiration comes from exploring the relationship between nature and humans, understanding metal materials, and modernizing traditional techniques. Her works often depict the soft textures of moss, flowers, and human skin, using various metals and their natural colors to imbue a gentle, soft, and light sense of life. She employs unique Japanese techniques such as colored metals and inlays .
FANG's pieces reflect her meticulous craftsmanship and aim to challenge traditional aesthetics while integrating cultural warmth and beauty into everyday life. Her work has been exhibited in China, Japan, Switzerland, and London, continuing to inspire with her innovative approach to metal art.

Metal Inlay: known as "zogan" in Japanese, is a traditional technique where metals like gold, silver, or copper are inserted into the surface of another metal object.

Message

My inspiration for creation stems from exploring the relationship between nature and humans, understanding metal materials, and expressing traditional techniques in contemporary ways.
In my works, I use various metals and their inherent colors to express the soft textures of moss, flowers, and women's skin, striving to give metal a gentle, soft, and light sense of life. In terms of techniques, I use Japanese unique methods such as colored metals and inlays. As a metal artist, I am often amazed by the delicacy of techniques that have existed for thousands of years during the creation process. I aim to share these traditional techniques and colors with more people and incorporate metal art into their daily lives.