In November 2018 I had the honor to stay in Nanjing, China, for a month as part of an artist's residency. I went with two friends and we stayed with the most generous and welcoming people possible, who showed us Nanjing, but also Beijing and Shanghai and Suzhou and the "secret" great wall and many more things. As a visual person, I was fascinated by the mystical light (due to smog).
As my artists project I chose a place by the Yangze River in Nanjing, where I sat down as often as I could and where I drew a whole day - from sunrise until sunset. Many things repeated themselves: The dog owners always came in the morning, the children always in the evening, the bird people also arrived the same time every day. It was a fascinating place to stay. I hope you enjoy this selection of pictures!
8:45h
Sunrise. Peolpe excercise with peculiar skills.
Sunrise. Peolpe excercise with peculiar skills.
7:30h
Today I wear a mask.
Today I wear a mask.
8:45h
Having finished reading the old man gets up and walks away.
Having finished reading the old man gets up and walks away.
8:30-9:30h
The birds sing more beautifully when they meet outside, they say.
The birds sing more beautifully when they meet outside, they say.
9:53h
It is forbidden to fish. Cameras are everywhere.
It is forbidden to fish. Cameras are everywhere.
11:47h
People work hard and fast here.
12:42h
Waiting for the perfect picture.
Waiting for the perfect picture.
13:30h-15.00h Nanjing has gotten used to me.
15:10-16:00h
The fisherman talks on the phone somewhere else.
16:40h
School is out.
17:00h
Sunset. All of the sudden, here they are.
