Born in Jiangxi Province in 1961. He graduated from the Nanjing Normal University with a degree in Traditional Chinese Painting in 1989. Kuang Han won the Xu Beihong Scholarship in 1988.

 

After graduation, he moved to Beijing and lives in a Hutong, amongst the ancient architecture of Beijing. In most persons’ minds, Hutong is regarded as the essence of Beijing. Within the Hutong lies the core of Beijing, the crux of Beijing’s culture. Kuang Han is fascinated by the charm of Hutong.  He traveled around most Hutongs in Beijing and has taken hundreds of photographs as his material. He is especially impressed by the buildings that are being demolished within Hutongs. His paintings capture the soul of Beijing through vivid portrayal of its street life.

 

During the 1995 China Art Exposition, his “Hutong” series paintings were drawn to the attention of art critics and collectors. His paintings “Beijing Memories” were exhibited at the Thirteen New Artists’ Works Exhibition organized by the Chinese Artists’ Association. His paintings “Changes of City” were exhibited at the Ninth National Art Exhibition held in Beijing. Many of his paintings have been awarded first prize at exhibitions. Some major newspapers and television stations have covered Kuang Han’s paintings.