ABOUT
HAN HAN
is a portrait painter based in London
Han Han is a London-based artist who transitioned to painting in 2020 after a decade-long career in fashion design. Holding an MA in Fashion from the University of the Arts London, her true passion lies in portraiture. Driven by a deep fascination with people, Han aims to capture the complexity of human emotion and the unique personalities of her subjects.
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Her design background significantly influences her work, bringing a sense of structure and form to each piece. As a self-taught artist, she constantly experiments with different techniques, pushing the boundaries of her artistic practice. Her ongoing effort to refine her skills and develop her artistic voice has been appreciated by clients in the UK and beyond.
Select Exhibitions/Awards
2024
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The British Art Prize Exhibition, gallery@oxo, London, 4 - 8 December
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition 2024, Mall Galleries, London, 28 November -14 December
ING Discerning Eye 2024, Mall Galleries, London, 15 -24 November
Women in Art Fair 2024, Mall Galleries, London, 9 -12 October
ArtCan Exhibition Fiesta!, Inky Fingers Gallery, London, 3 -14 July
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Society of Women Artists 163rd Open Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, 25 - 29 June
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Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition 2024, Mall Galleries, London, 9 -18 May
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'Highly Commended​' in The Artist Patchings Open Competition 2024
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Art on a Postcard International Women's Day Auction 2024, The Bomb Factory Art Foundation, London
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2023
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Art on a Postcard Winter Auction 2023, Gathering Art Gallery, London
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Finalist of the Women in Art Prize 2023, Roundhouse, London, 8 - 29 September
Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize Online Exhibition 2023, Ruth Borchard Collection, 23 June - 31 December
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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023, Burlington House, London, 13 June - 20 August
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Bath Society of the Artists Annual Open Exhibition, Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
2022
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British Art Prize 2022 Exhibition, The Gallery@oxo, London
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Art on a Postcard Winter Auction 2022, The Bomb Factory Art Foundation, London
Society of Women Artists 161st Open Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2022, Burlington House, London
Shortlisted for Holly Bush Emerging Woman Painter Prize 2022, London
The Artist Open Exhibition 2022, Patchings Art Centre
'Highly Commended​' in The Artist Patchings Open Competition 2022
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Pre-selected for the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition 2022, Mall Galleries, London
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2020
Featured in the book Portraits for NHS Heroes published by Bloomsbury
Featured in the Artists & Illustrators magazine
Healthcare Heroes online exhibition
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Second place, Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Week