Chengdu, the capital of China’s southwest Sichuan Province, boasts a population of over 11 million people. Its history dates back to at least the 4th century B.C, when it served as the capital for the Shu Kingdom. Chengdu’s famed for being the home of the cute giant panda bears and known for its hot and spicy food.
Journalist/author, photographer, Liz Deep-Jones was inspired by the warm character of the locals while filming stories for SBS TV’s Mandarin news program.
- Exhibition opening with the artist – Wednesday 1 February, 6—8pm
- Artist in Conversation – Wednesday 8 February, 6—8pm
My Chengdu curated by Art Atrium.
Through her vibrant images shot on her Blackberry, Liz captured the warm character and surprisingly outgoing personalities of the people of Chengdu. She also wanted explored the differences between Eastern and Western cultures and discovered many similarities.
This photographic exhibition aims to share the warmth of an intriguing race of people living in a seemingly harsh reality where freedom as we know it in Western society is a distant fantasy and democracy a far off dream.
Photographer / Journalist/ author - Liz Deep-Jones
Technical Specialist - Evan Christie
by Liz Deep-Jones Source: Liz Deep-Jones
- Weekdays, 10am to 5.30pmWednesday 1 February to Friday 24 February 2017
Other times by appointment.
Jones Bay Wharf, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
Art Atrium, Suite 48 Upper Deck
