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DAVID CHEN

David was born in China and holds a Bachelor and Master degrees in Fine Arts. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Art Eduction. David taught fine arts at university for several years. In 1988 he was appointed an editor at the People’s Fine Art Publishing House in Beijing where he edited several art magazines.

In 1989 the French Embassy in Beijing invited him to hold a solo exhibition, however, the exhibition was cancelled and his work was banned as he endured the difficult political climate in China after the events of 4 June, 1989. He later re-emerged as a respected artist and went on to win national and international acclaim. He was selected to participate in 100 famous Chinese Artists, a world-wide travelling exhibition in 1991. In 1992 he won the Silver Hawk Award at the Fourth International Art Contest, France.

David arrived in Melbourne in early 1993. He was invited to be part of the HYDRA Art Group that was funded by the Australian Government and the Arts Council. Since coming to Melbourne, David has worked as a full-time artist. As well as conducting various painting workshops, he has held several solo exhibitions. In 1994 his work was exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria. David’s work is represented in private, corporate and municipal collections both in Australia and overseas. David exhibits at Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries on the Mornington Peninsula.