China: "A Stranger's Eye, Taiyuan" Jay Dunn 50 images Created 21 Apr 2008
China, Shanxi, 2001-2007. Created for the 2500th anniversary of Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi, "A Stranger's Eye" is an in-depth exploration from a resident of this poor but proud industrial area, at once essential to China's future growth, and neglected as coastal metropolises hunger for its water and energy.
Blessed with fertile soil, plentiful resources, and formidable mountains, this is a small but influential province with an independent streak, resisting throughout its long history both invaders from the north and dictates from Beijing. Shot over the course of three years, these photographs are a document of change, and an intimate look at the people of Shanxi. -- More at www.jaydunn.org --
Humanitarian Issues & Cultural Tradition Worldwide
Blessed with fertile soil, plentiful resources, and formidable mountains, this is a small but influential province with an independent streak, resisting throughout its long history both invaders from the north and dictates from Beijing. Shot over the course of three years, these photographs are a document of change, and an intimate look at the people of Shanxi. -- More at www.jaydunn.org --
Humanitarian Issues & Cultural Tradition Worldwide
