Han Jiang was born in Ningbo, China, and graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in Stage Design. In 2002, he became the lighting designer of the National Ballet of China. As one of the younger generation of Chinese designers, he has been active in the field of stage design for nearly 10 years. His style in modern dance is at once cool and creative, transforming performance space with both liberty and precision. After learning his craft through work at the Central Academy of Drama, Mr. Han developed his personal style through long collaboration with the famed director Lin Zhaohua and through his work at the National Ballet. His collaboration with Wang Yuanyuan in modern dance began in 2004. His work has featured in performances around the globe, including China, the United States, Mexico, Australia, Russia, England, South Korea, and Japan. In 2008, he worked with famed composer Tan Dun on the new opera The Gate.