Photo Friday #26
Peasant Lady Sculpture
798 Art District, Beijing, China
Looking much like the hundreds of peasant ladies I have seen during my years in China, this peasant lady sits and watches the world passing by. Some might say she watches as the New China passes her by.
Found in the 798 Art District in Beijing, China – an old industrial area of factories and warehouses that has become Beijing’s premier art area. Spend a day wandering around the alleys visiting galleries and cafés to see the creative side of the People’s Republic.
Come back on Tuesday (Jan 26th) for more photos and thoughts on Beijing’s 798 Art District. Visit Delicious Baby for more Photo Friday, featuring travel photos.
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Wondering what that sculpture is made off, it looks eerily realistic. Great shot.
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Wow! I agree with Carolina. The first thing that caught my eye was the mud on the legs and it makes the statue look so realistic!
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Thanks for your comments! I’m not entirely sure what she is made out of – either bronze or terra cotta. I didn’t get too close to investigate because we were in a bit of a hurry at that point to find some food. Whatever it is, I agree that she is very realistic! The interesting thing to me is that I actually do see ladies like her, sitting on sidewalks, watching the people pass by.
It does look realistic and a bit disturbing as a result. Interesting none-the-less.
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I completely thought she was real! Wow. Amazing.
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Along the line of this sculpture, but a
real life touching short story
“One Man’s Life”
http://expatriategames.wordpress.com/2008/09/14/one-mans-life/
Enjoy
ThirdEye
that’s photo make me scare..amazing
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