Born in Qingyun, Shandong Province. He is the 6th Generation Authorized Inheritor of National Intangible Cultural Heritage — Sugar Painting.
范文昌，山东庆云人，国家级非遗糖画第六代正统传承人。
Born into an artistic family, Fan Wenchang was deeply influenced by folk art and traditional painting from childhood. In his early years, he systematically studied traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy and Feibai script with his father, laying a solid artistic foundation. Later, he apprenticed under the Master of Arts and Crafts in Hebei Province and the 5th Generation Inheritor of Sugar Painting. After decades of dedicated practice, he fully mastered the complete traditional techniques of sugar boiling, sugar pulling, shaping and coloring, with exquisite skills and profound craftsmanship.
出身艺术世家，自幼受家庭熏陶，痴迷传统书画与民间艺术，少年时期随父系统研习国画、书法及飞白书，打下扎实的传统艺术功底。后拜河北省工艺美术大师、糖画第五代传承人为师，多年潜心苦修，全面掌握糖画熬糖、拉糖、造型、调色、一气呵成的全套传统技法，技艺精湛、功底深厚。
With over ten years of dedication to sugar painting inheritance, Fan Wenchang adheres to traditional essence while integrating modern aesthetics, folk elements and contemporary themes. His works feature smooth lines, vivid shapes and lifelike expressions, combining traditional charm with modern beauty, and have received wide acclaim.
范文昌深耕糖画传承十余年，坚守古法精髓，同时大胆创新，将现代审美、民俗元素与时代题材融入创作，作品线条流畅、造型灵动、栩栩如生，兼具传统韵味与现代美感，深受各界好评。
For years, Fan Wenchang has been committed to intangible heritage inheritance and international cultural exchange. He has been invited to perform and teach overseas many times, with his footprint covering Thailand, Germany, Russia, Malaysia, South Korea and other countries and regions, showcasing the unique charm of Chinese folk art to the world. He has represented Chinese intangible heritage at major events including the G20 Summit, Asian Civilizations Dialogue Conference and National Intangible Heritage Expos, and has won numerous national and provincial gold awards and outstanding inheritor titles.
多年来，范文昌致力于非遗传承与国际文化交流，常年受邀赴海外展演讲学，足迹遍及泰国、德国、俄罗斯、马来西亚、韩国等多个国家和地区，向世界展示中国民间艺术的独特魅力。曾代表中国非遗亮相G20 峰会、亚洲文明对话大会、国家级非遗博览会等重大文化活动，多次荣获国家级、省级非遗展演金奖及优秀传承人荣誉称号。
As a century-old national intangible cultural heritage, Sugar Painting embodies Chinese folk culture and oriental aesthetics. Fan Wenchang actively promotes sugar painting internationally. During this Australia exchange, he will create China-Australia themed sugar paintings integrating Australian elements such as kangaroos, koalas and Aboriginal totems. Through live demonstrations, interactive teaching and community workshops, he will promote two-way cultural exchange, enhance people-to-people bonds, and serve as an important cultural ambassador for China-Australia mutual learning.
糖画作为百年国家级非物质文化遗产，承载着中华民俗文化与东方美学。范文昌积极推动糖画艺术国际化，本次赴澳交流，将以糖画为媒介，融合澳洲袋鼠、考拉、原住民图腾等本土元素，打造中澳融合主题糖画作品，通过现场展演、互动教学、社区体验，促进中澳文化双向交流，增进两国民心相通，成为中澳文化互鉴的重要民间使者。
Representative Works/代表性作品
Fan Wenchang – Sugar Painting: Mantis/糖画范文昌-作品螳螂
2019
Sugar/糖
15×11cm
This sugar painting of a mantis draws inspiration from nature. Using traditional sugar art techniques, it vividly depicts the mantis’s agile and upright posture. The mantis symbolizes courage, vitality and progress. The flowing sugar creates sharp, smooth lines with calligraphic charm, achieving a perfect blend of form and spirit. It preserves the classic charm of sugar painting while bringing the creature to life. During the Australia exchange, the mantis’s agility echoes Australia’s native insects and natural aesthetics, conveying the harmony of nature.
糖画螳螂取材于自然生灵，以传统糖画技艺为载体，灵动还原螳螂矫健挺拔的体态。螳螂素有勇敢、生机、向上的美好寓意，象征锐意进取、蓬勃奋进。创作中依托糖浆流动的特质，线条利落流畅，身形飘逸灵动，将书法写意韵味融入其中，虚实结合、形神兼备。既保留传统糖画的古朴韵味，又赋予生灵鲜活生命力。本次澳洲交流中，螳螂矫健灵动的特质可与澳洲本土昆虫、自然生态美学呼应，传递自然共融理念。
Fan Wenchang – Sugar Painting: Peony/糖画范文昌-作品牡丹
2021
Sugar/糖
11×7cm
The peony symbolizes prosperity, auspiciousness and elegance, representing China’s national flower. The work uses flowing sugar lines to shape the flower, creating a graceful and vivid form. It inherits the charm of intangible heritage and conveys Chinese aesthetics, supporting China–Australia cultural exchange. The peony’s lush beauty resonates with Australia’s native flowers (e.g., wattle), symbolizing the prosperity of China–Australia cultural coexistence.
牡丹象征富贵吉祥、雍容大气，是中国国花代表。创作以流畅糖线勾勒花型，虚实相生、灵动雅致。既传承非遗韵味，又借牡丹之美传递中式美学，助力中澳文化交流。牡丹雍容繁茂的形态，可与澳洲本土花卉（如金合欢）形成美学对话，象征中澳文化共荣共生。
Fan Wenchang – Sugar Painting: Dragon/糖画范文昌-作品龙
2018
Sugar/糖
22×15cm
The dragon is a spiritual totem of the Chinese nation, symbolizing auspiciousness, prosperity and perseverance. The work uses dynamic sugar lines to depict a powerful, lively dragon. Rooted in traditional Chinese culture, it promotes cultural understanding and exchange between China and Australia. The dragon’s power echoes Australia’s totems such as kangaroo and emu, resonating the strength of China–Australian cultures.
龙是中华民族精神图腾，象征祥瑞昌盛、自强不息。创作以流畅糖线勾勒龙姿，气势雄浑灵动。承载中华传统文化底蕴，以非遗魅力促进中澳文化交流互鉴。龙的力量与澳洲袋鼠、鸸鹋等本土精神图腾呼应，传递中澳文化力量共鸣。
Fan Wenchang – Sugar Painting: Phoenix/糖画范文昌-作品凤凰
2019
Sugar/糖
22×15cm
The phoenix is an auspicious sacred bird in Chinese culture, symbolizing peace, perfection and rebirth. The sugar art presents a graceful, elegant form with flowing lines. It embodies Chinese auspicious culture and serves as a cultural bridge between China and Australia. The phoenix’s flight echoes Australia’s sky and bird culture, symbolizing the soaring and everlasting China–Australia friendship.
凤凰是华夏吉祥神鸟，象征祥瑞圆满、涅槃新生。以糖艺勾勒灵动身姿，线条优美飘逸。承载中华祥瑞文化，以非遗之美搭建中澳文化交流桥梁。凤凰飞翔之姿呼应澳洲天空与飞鸟文化，寓意中澳友谊展翅高飞、生生不息。
Fan Wenchang – Sugar Painting: Carp/糖画范文昌-作品鲤鱼
2022
Sugar/糖
22×15cm
The carp symbolizes abundance, good fortune and success. The sugar painting depicts a lively, vivid fish form. It conveys auspicious wishes and enhances cultural integration and friendship between China and Australia through traditional intangible heritage aesthetics. The carp’s aquatic grace echoes Australia’s ocean culture, embodying the beautiful harmony of China and Australia with water.
鲤鱼象征年年有余、吉祥顺遂，寓意奋发向上、锦鲤纳福。以糖线勾勒灵动体态，造型生动鲜活。寄托美好吉祥祝愿，以传统非遗美学，增进中澳文化交融与情谊。鲤鱼水韵灵动，呼应澳洲海洋文化，传递中澳亲水共生的美好意境。
Honorary certificates
Fan Wenchang:
With the support and guidance of the Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage, and Municipal World Heritage Application Office, at the launching ceremony of the “Hundred Flavors, Thousand Shops, Wonderful Central Axis — Beijing Central Axis Catering Culture Themed Activity” organized by the Beijing Cuisine Association, Meituan, and Dianping, your Central Axis-themed culinary skills demonstration received unanimous praise. Thank you for your support and participation.
This certificate is hereby issued in recognition and encouragement.
Beijing Cuisine Association
November 8, 2022
2024 Beijing International Gourmet Festival (BIGE) Beijing Cuisine AssociationHundred Flavors, Thousand Shops, Wonderful Central Axis2024 Beijing Central Axis Food and Culture FestivalFan WenchangIntangible Heritage Craft (Sugar Painting)
Issued by: Organizing Committee of the 2024 Beijing Central Axis Food FestivalDate: August 2024
Certificate of Completion for 2021 Fengtai District ICH Protection Staff Training, Renmin University of China
Photo taken in Germany with the Mayor of Hanover and Consul General Sun Congbin of the Chinese Consulate in Germany in 2016
2016年在德国与汉诺威市市长、中国驻德国领事馆孙从彬总领事合影
Beijing Ditan Cultural Temple Fair Opens in KaohsiungAcross the Taiwan Strait
2018年北京地坛文化庙会赴高雄开市海峡两岸
Group photo with Ambassador Liu Yantao in Cyprus in 2024
2024年在塞浦路斯与刘彦涛大使合影
Fan Wenchang (Sugar Painting) – Performance at the Cyprus Tourism and Culture Exhibition in 2024
2024年糖画范文昌-塞浦路斯文化旅游局展演
Conducted teaching and cultural exchanges with international friends in Hanover, Germany in 2016
2016年在德国汉诺威市与国际友人教学交流
Cultural Exchange at the Confucius Institute in Cyprus (2024), reported by CCTV
2024年塞浦路斯孔子学院文化交流，被央视报道
Sugar Painting Artist Fan Wenchang – Participated in That Luang International Cultural Festival of Laos in 2016
糖画范文昌-2016年参加老挝塔銮国际文化节
Performed in Beijing Embassy District during 2022 Beijing Consumption Season and reported by Beijing TV Station
2022年北京消费季在北京使馆区展演并被北京电视台报道
Participated in the Central Axis Catering Culture Fair in 2023
2023年参加中轴线餐饮文化市集
Took part in Beijing Heyuan Peace Festival in 2023 and gave interactive performances with Mr. Shahbaz Khan from UNESCO Office in China
2023年参加北京和苑和平节与联合国教科文驻华代表处夏泽翰先生互动展演
Traditional culture experience held in Diplomatic Apartments in 2025
2025年在外交公寓传统文化体验
Sugar Painting Artist Fan Wenchang – Invited to attend Old Beijing New Year Goods Fair in 2024
糖画范文昌-2024年应邀参加老北京年货大集
Sugar Painting Artist Fan Wenchang – Group photo with Mr. Shahbaz Khan of UNESCO Office in China and President Yun Cheng of China Cuisine Association at Beijing Heyuan Peace Culture Festival in 2023
糖画范文昌-2023年在北京和苑和平文化节联合国教科文驻华代表处夏泽翰先生，中国烹饪协会云程会长合影
On-site teaching held in Beijing Lize Business District in 2025
2025年在北京丽泽商务区现场教学
Sugar painting artist Fan Wenchang created works at Fangshan Sugar Painting Studio in 2019
糖画范文昌-2019年房山糖画工作室创作
Sugar Painting Artist Fan Wenchang attended the reception at Beijing Heyuan hosted by Beijing Cuisine Association in 2023
糖画范文昌-2023年由北京烹饪协会主办北京和苑招待会
Sugar Painting Artist Fan Wenchang took a group photo with President Yun Cheng of China Cuisine Association during certificate awarding at 2024 Beijing International Food Festival
Hosted by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the 2023 Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival‑Beijing Main Venue。
糖画范文昌-2024年北京国际美食节与中国烹饪协会云程会长颁发证书合影
