Han Meilin

Han Meilin is a Chinese artist who has shown his work in exhibitions worldwide. He primarily produces traditional Chinese folk art paintings, and is dedicated to preserving the style. He also works with urban statues and structures. Han designed the Fuwa, the five mascots of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

1. Designs for various Chinese national postage stamps
2. Redesign for the China Airlines logo
3. Five-Dragon Clock Tower for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics
4. Fuwa mascots for the 2008 OlympicsChina Internet Information Center: World-Renown Chinese Artists Works to Preserve His Folk Art Roots

• Google News: Han Meilin
• China.org: Online Gallery: The Works of Han Meilin | Artist Profile
• The Times: "Olympic Friendlies Come Under Fire" (October 17, 2006)WARNING: Pop-ups
  • "Even the designer, the artist Han Meilin, has made remarks that show he is less than delighted with the five dolls. He said that it was as if officials guided his pen and, while they may have a correct view of the world, their view of art was not necessarily correct."
• CCTV International: "Most Paintings Auctioned in Beijing Are Unreal" (September 13, 2006)
• China Daily: "Han Meilin, Designer of the Fuwa" (August 22, 2006)
• China.org: "World-Renown Chinese Artist Works to Preserve His Folk Art Roots" (February 7, 2002)

• Julio y Jenny: Han Meilin Arts Museum in Hangzhou (May 8, 2007)