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Personal Profile
Du Jin: China's First Person in Sand Art Education, Guest Professor of Sand Art Education, Entrepreneurship Mentor.
Born in Dalian in 1978, graduated from the Fine Arts Education program at Dalian University, with over a decade of experience in fine arts education. A leader in contemporary sand art education and an innovator in fully integrating sand art with education. Guest Professor of Sand Art at Dalian Maple Leaf College, the first professional sand artist to introduce sand art instruction into higher vocational colleges. Has repeatedly fused sand art seamlessly with theater, performance art, and documentaries. Has conducted extensive practical work in promoting sand art education across China, making significant contributions to the sand art industry.
Brief Timeline of Sand Art Journey
In 2014, entered the sand art industry under the mentorship of Gao Zanmin. With strong artistic foundations and a unique creative perspective, even before completing formal training, he was invited by a theater troupe to create all sand art scenes for the national drama "Confucius." The performance had a stunning impact and received widespread acclaim during nationwide tours, pioneering the integration of sand art with stage theater.
In 2015 and 2017, created live sand art performances and interacted with domestic and international guests at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. Commissioned by the Dalian Municipal Government to create the sand bottle artwork "Old Friend Schwab" for WEF Chairman Klaus Schwab, who highly praised it and personally inscribed a blessing on-site. His "Beauty of Dalian" series of solid-state sand artworks were exhibited in the Prime Minister’s lounge during the WEF conference. Since then, he has frequently participated in government-organized international cultural exchange activities.
In 2016, among over 2,000 applicants nationwide, he was selected as a participant in the fifth cohort of the Peking University Entrepreneurship Training Camp. His project "Crazy Sand" was accepted into the incubation program of the camp. At the China Entrepreneurs Summit, his sand art piece "Happy Entrepreneurship Together" was grand and inspiring. In November 2016, Du Jin was appointed Guest Professor of Sand Art at Dalian Maple Leaf College, initiating a new chapter in sand art education within Chinese higher vocational institutions.
In 2017, while leading students to participate in the WEF, he was invited by the 5A scenic area Yuntai Mountain to create numerous sand art pieces using diverse techniques, which were displayed at the site—the first such exhibition of its kind in China. Partnered with Dalian Shengya Great White Whale Children’s Park to establish multiple natural craft workshops. Participated in Liaoning TV’s special program "Tribute to the 19th National Congress."
In 2018, curated the "Magnificent Zhuanghe" sand art exhibition in Zhuanghe, Dalian, promoting local tourism through diverse sand art perspectives. His first batch of graduates specializing in sand art entered the workforce and gained recognition from employers.
Major Works Dynamic Sand Art: Full-stage backdrop for the play "Confucius."
World Economic Forum: "Dalian Can Be This Beautiful"
Beijing University Entrepreneurship Training Camp: "Happy Entrepreneurship Together"
China-Japan Cultural Exchange: "Sakura Appreciation Festival"
Dalian University of Foreign Languages: "Graduation"
Henan Yuntai Mountain: "Magnificent Yuntai Mountain" Sand Bottle Art: "Schwab" for WEF Chairman Sand Art Exhibition: "Yuntai Mountain Series" "Magnificent Zhuanghe Series" Guangdong Foshan: "Daqitou Ancient Village"
Solid-State Sand Art: "Beauty of Dalian" at WEF "Beijing University Entrepreneurship Training Camp (Beichuangying)"
Du Jin’s Views on Sand Art An excellent sand artist must not only understand fine arts, design, hand-drawing, literature, history, and multimedia technology, but also possess powerful creativity and the ability to generate instant inspiration. An outstanding sand art educator must additionally understand pedagogy and psychology—equally essential are teaching values, imparting knowledge, and resolving doubts. One must have the capacity to give a student a drop of water while possessing a full cup oneself. As a newly emerging niche art form, sand art faces a long journey toward healthy development and broader public recognition.
Major Works Dynamic Sand Art: Full-stage backdrop for the play "Confucius."
World Economic Forum: "Dalian Can Be This Beautiful"
Beijing University Entrepreneurship Training Camp: "Happy Entrepreneurship Together"
China-Japan Cultural Exchange: "Sakura Appreciation Festival"
Dalian University of Foreign Languages: "Graduation"
Henan Yuntai Mountain: "Magnificent Yuntai Mountain" Sand Bottle Art: "Schwab" for WEF Chairman Sand Art Exhibition: "Yuntai Mountain Series" "Magnificent Zhuanghe Series" Guangdong Foshan: "Daqitou Ancient Village"
Solid-State Sand Art: "Beauty of Dalian" at WEF "Beijing University Entrepreneurship Training Camp (Beichuangying)"
Du Jin’s Views on Sand Art An excellent sand artist must not only understand fine arts, design, hand-drawing, literature, history, and multimedia technology, but also possess powerful creativity and the ability to generate instant inspiration. An outstanding sand art educator must additionally understand pedagogy and psychology—equally essential are teaching values, imparting knowledge, and resolving doubts. One must have the capacity to give a student a drop of water while possessing a full cup oneself. As a newly emerging niche art form, sand art faces a long journey toward healthy development and broader public recognition.
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