Design Works from Wei Wang

I produced some design works for Dragon Boat Race both of 2006 and 2007. The following red image was chosen by CAA as official sign for 2007 Dragon Boat Race.

Actually, signs in this sort of colour is still attractive:)


The design works for 2006 Dragon Boat Race.

Dragon Boat Race 2007

In 2007, dragon boats were made up by Dr.Chun-Chao Chiu and I. There were series of activities along with dragon making. Lots children were got involved in different kinds of workshops of Chinese traditional arts and craft. It's also a very good experience to teach these children and stay with them this summer. No doubt, more people enjoyed Dragon Boat Race in 2007.

Dragon Boat Race of CAA

The Chinese Arts Association(CAA) of North East of England has organized four times Dragon Boat Race in Newburn Leisure Centre. From 2006, Christine Lawler, the manager of CAA began to invite Chinese artists to make up dragon boats. In 2006, this work was carried out by Dr.Chun-Chao Chiu, Yanmei Huang and Wei Wang(myself). About 2,000 people took part in on the race day. Except 10 teams enjoyed their rowing in the river, other visitors also had a good time to enjoy some Chinese traditional programme, including Kungfu, Lion dancing and Chinese Drumming. A big tent was prepared especially for children where they could learn some Chinese arts and craft. I taught children Origami that day. Ok, let's find more in pictures...

To be continued...

CV of Wei Wang

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name:Wei Wang (Calla)
Tel: 07787898934
Email: syzloveweier@hotmail.com
Nationality: Chinese


Qualifications:
Master in Design Studies,
University of Sunderland (2006), UK
Thesis: Symbol as a visual language for international communication.

Bachelor in Calligraphy and Chinese Painting,
Hunan Normal University (2003), China

Higher National Diploma in Arts Education,
Xiangnan University (2001), China


Work Experience:
26th May – 28th Aug 2007
Voluntary Youth Worker
Teaching Chinese calligraphy and painting for SACEA(Sino-Anglo Cultural Exchange Association), Murray House Recreation Centre(10 age5-12 children attended)

13th Apr 2007
Artist
Chinese Origami workshop, ‘Our Day’ organized by Gala Field Play and Youth Centre, Coxlodge Community Centre (About 15 children(5-13yrs) attended)

11th Apr 2007
Artist
Papercutting workshop, ‘Our Day’ organized by Gala Field Play and Youth Centre, North Fawdon Primary School (About 10 children(5-13yrs) attended)

10th Apr 2007
Artist
Origami workshop, ‘Our Day’ organized by Gala Field Play and Youth Centre, Gosforth Central Park (About 50 children(5-13yrs) attended)

4 Apr 2007
Artist
Chinese Craft Workshop, ‘Our Day’ organized by Gala Field Play and Youth Centre, Shandon Way Community Centre, Fawdon (6 children(5-13yrs) attended)

22nd Feb 2007
Artist
Chinese Craft, ‘Our Day’ organized by Gala Field Play and Youth Centre, Gosforth Residents’ Association Building (About 10 children(5-13yrs) attended)

21st Feb 2007
Artist
Chinese Zodiac Label, ‘Our Day’ organized by Gala Field Play and Youth Centre, St. Charles’ Primary School (About 20 children(5-13yrs) attended)

20th Feb 2007
Artist
Chinese Arts and Craft, ‘Our Day’ organized by Gala Field Play and Youth Centre, Fawdon Primary School (About 20 children(5-13yrs) attended)

19th Feb 2007
Artist
Papercutting workshop, the children’s society organized by TEDCO Business Centre, Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Shields, (About 200 children(8-13yrs) attended)

15th Feb 2007
Artist
2007 Chinese New Year workshop, Children’s Tent, China Town in Newcastle (About 80 children attended)

Dec 2006 – Feb 2007
Crafter&Maker
Long Project. Weave Dragon figure with bamboo strips. Cooperate with Taiwan’s artist Chunchao Chiu and all of 5yrE children in West Jesmand Primary School (Dragon dancing show at Monument at 15th Feb 2007)

9th Dec 2006
Artist
Origami workshop, Kenton Sports Centre, ‘Our Day’ organized by Gala Field Play and Youth Centre, (About 15 children(5-10yrs) attended)

27th Oct 2006
Artist
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy workshop, Darlington Junior School, Darlington, (About 50 children(13-16yrs) attended)

23rd Oct 2006
Artist
Origami workshop, St. Charles’ Primary School, Gosforth, ‘Our Day’ organized by Gala Field Play and Youth Centre, (About 25 children(5-10yrs) attended)

17th Sep 2006
Artist
Origami workshop—the project of Dragon Boat Race, Chinese Arts Association, Newcastle (About 70 people attended)

Aug 2006 – Sep 2006
Designer&Maker
Dragon boat figure-heads and figure-tails, cooperate with Dr. Chunchao Chiu and Yanmei Huang, the project of Dragon Boat Race, Chinese Arts Association, Newcastle (About 2000 people attended)

July 2006
Paper cutting workshop—the project of ‘Chinese Whispers’, organized by the Chinese Arts Association, (Discovery Museum, Newcastle) (About 20 children attended)

Sep 2003 – May 2005
Part-time Youth Worker
Teaching Chinese calligraphy and painting at youth club of Chengdu city, China (About 100 age3-12 children attended)

July 2003 – Jan 2005
Interior design assistant
Jiayi Interior Design Ltd, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

Oct 2002 – Dec 2002
Training Arts teacher
Vocational Arts School of Liuyang, Hunan Province, China

Apr 2001 – May 2001
Design and making landscape float – ‘Flying Mountain’ for Suxian district of Chenzhou city, Hunan Province, China


Awards:
July 2003
The final work of bachelor degree – ‘Seal cutting’ preserved by Hunan Normal University

Jan 2003
The First Prize, Calligraphy Facsimile in the 3rd Calligraphy Competition, Hunan Province, China

May 2001
The First Prize, ‘Flying Mountain’ for the Exhibition of the first Landscape Tourist Festival in Hunan Province, China

Skills:

Communication
I have over fifteen times doing arts workshops with children in Britain and two years working experiences with children in local youth club that enrich my understanding and knowledge of children of different ages.

Computerization
I am regularly using softwares, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Auto CAD and 3D max. I am particularly familiar with apply Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign which has been used in my final work during MA course. Also I have no difficulty in using Word, Excel and both English and Chinese windows. My English typing is 30 words per minute.

Craft
I am good at Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting, Chinese seal cutting (cutting on the stone), Origami and Paper cutting.

Team work
I have equipped myself well with a skill of team work. For example, doing a group project in university and working, we would have different opinions so compromise with each other is a must. Being an interior design assistant, team work is more vital as it would affect the entire team performance. Be patient, co-operation with colleagues and following superior’s instruction is necessary.

Languages
Excellent in Chinese.
Fluent in English.

Interestes:
Taking photos.