Lin Fanglu is an accomplished artist with a strong background in fine arts.She completed her aster's and Bachelor's degrees at the Central Academyof Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing, China in 2016 and 2012, respectively.Throughout her education, she had the opportunity to work under renownecprofessors and participate in exchange programs at prestigious institutionssuch as Karlsruhe University of Art and Design in Germany and TokyoUniversity of the Arts in Japan.
Her artistic journey led her to explore the traditions and folkways of Chineseethnic minorities, particularly the disappearing techniques of tie-dyeingfrom the Bai women community in Yunnan and Dong traditional hand-woven cloth-bright cloth in Guizhou. Lin Fanglu's numerous visits to thesecommunities resulted in the creation of textiles artworks series, which havebeen exhibited at prominent venues including the Art Museum of the CentraAcademy of Fine Art and the Beijing Exhibition Center.
Her exceptional talent and innovative work have been recognized througlvarious awards. In 2021, she was awarded the Grand Prize at the LOEWEFOUNDATION Craft Prize, a prestigious international competition. In 2016she received the titles ofNew Designer of the Year and Innovative Brand ofthe Year at the China Building Decoration Association Awards. Her artworkshave been collected by esteemed institutions such as Erarta ComtemproaryMuseum ofArt in St, Petersburg, Russia, the Museum of Decorative Arts irParis, France, and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. Australia.
Lin Fanglu's commitment to pushing the boundaries of art and design isevident in her participation in numeroussolo and group exhibitions. Her soloexhibitions include "The Power of Binding and Weaving" at the SamgaksanGeumam Museum ofArt in Seoul, Korea in 2023, and "Threads of Changeat Art+ Gallery in Shanghai, China in 2022. She has also showcased herwork in notable group exhibitions around the world, including the VeniceDesign Biennial in ltaly, the Xinjiang Biennale in China, and the Design andThe Wondrous exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Shanghai, China, theMelbourne Triennial 2023 at NGV, Australia, and "Sculpting the Senses'exhibition at the Museum ofDecorative Arts in Paris. France.
With her unique artistic vision and dedication to craftsmanship, LinFanglu continues to make a signifcant impact in the art and design world.captivating audiences with her innovative creations.
