Collection SummaryJaiwei was interviewed in his enormous purpose-built art studio in Bundeena. He was a delightful, willing and charming narrator. Jaiwei’s narration is dense with content. He makes many amusing comments during the interview. There is extensive additional documentation on Jaiwei as an artist available online. Jaiwei has won numerous major art awards and has painted many famous people including HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Pope Francis and Former Prime Minister, John Howard.BiographyJaiwei Shen wa born in Shanghai, China on 16 September 1948. He has been painting since he was very young. At age 17 the Cultural Revolution began; propaganda artists were needed and so he began painting for Mao. He continued producing art until he arrived in Australia in January 1989, and has forged a successful international career as a professional artist.
Jaiwei Shen Oral History. Local History - Sutherland Shire Libraries, accessed 08/11/2025, https://localhistory.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/103869
