Lou Douglas Lecture Series

Fanny Fang                                                         

Fanny Fang is a proud first-generation Fuzhounese-Kansan and the daughter of Danny Fang.

One of her fondest childhood memories with her father was observing him practice wood carving and oil painting. He had a makeshift art studio in the banquet room of his restaurant and would work on his art whenever he was not cooking. Observing her father’s will to pursue his art career despite the difficult circumstances he was experiencing inspired Fanny to follow her dreams responsibly.

After graduating from New York University with a Bachelor’s in Sports Management in 2018, she returned home to help operate her family business, Mama Fang’s Asian Market, with her siblings. However, she never let her passion for sports die.

Today, Fanny continues to support her family business while pursuing the goal of shooting 30,000 free throws in 1 year, which she set on October 31, 2022. She is sharing her journey on Instagram under the handle @freethrowthoughts.

Danny Fang

Danny Fang was born in 1966 in a remote mountain village in Fuzhou, Fujian. From an early age, he explored his artistic abilities through drawing, painting, and wood carving. Danny immigrated to the United States in 1988 to pursue business opportunities. After more than 25 years in the restaurant and grocery industry, he focused on art full-time, studying at the China Academy of Art and Tsinghua Academy of Fine Arts from 2013 to 2016.

Despite lacking a high school diploma and a Bachelor’s degree, Danny was admitted to the Fine Arts Graduate Program at the New York Academy of Art in 2017. He graduated two years later with a Master’s in Oil Painting and worked for world-renowned sculptor Barry X Ball.

Today, Danny is focused on creating his works, featured in publications and collected by private individuals such as actress and model Brooke Shields. More information about his art can be found at dannyfangart.com.

Lecture – The Pursuit of Happiness: A Chinese Immigrant Story with Fanny & Danny Fang

“Our intention of the conversation is to provide a glimpse into the nuances of a Chinese immigrant’s journey in America, how and why Danny kept his art dream, and how that pursuit impacted future generations (i.e., Danny’s children). Our hope is that by sharing our story, we inspire those who are in similar circumstances to pursue their dreams.”  – Danny & Fanny Fang, Father and Daughter

Art Exhibit – Pursuing Happiness: Danny Fang’s Art Journey

October 16 – November 3rd at the William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union

Silent auction and fundraising opportunity for each art piece at the gallery.