First impressions of Xiamen and artist participating

The artist participating in the exchange are , John Walsh , Janet Andrews, Peter Coates, Ping mabbit and Robert Franken . here a some photos of them .

Sitting in an email cafe surrounded by smoke and 50 other users who are doing games.

Am having an interesting time.

The art school here is a good standard and the students are quite focused. No other option. The school is 20 square km. I will send some photos soon.

Here are some photos of the art Department in Ji Mai .

This is a small place has only 4.5 million people. But really pleasant so far.

I met the Dean and professors and have just been given a studio to create some art works. They are most helpful.

Next week Friday , I have to give a talk in front of 200 people. Oeps!! thought it to be a small group.

Last Sunday I went to the Dragon boat races, quite interesting and colourful and tomorrow I meet up with about 20 Kiwi's who live here.

The food is great, but won't question what it is. It looks good and taste nice. That is the main thing.

Last Tuesday I went to a small art school on Gulang Yu island. They were teaching the old way of lacquer painting.

The cigarette smoke is surrounding me softly got to get out of this place. More soon.