The Year of the Sheep
Grainne Quinlan
Self Published
English
Softcover, in hard case
34 pages
150 x 150 mm
2015
ISBN Not Available
The lead up to the Chinese New Year sees the largest domestic migration of people in the world. Millions of city workers from rural areas make their way home for the holiday’s. Photographed at Shanghai Railway Station this project is an intimate portrayal of the Chinese New Year traveler.
About the Artist
Gráinne Quinlan is an Irish photographer living in Shanghai. Her practice focuses on contemporary portraiture and collaborative projects with community based groups. She has been commissioned by UN Women, The Guardian and Le Monde. In addition she maintains an archive of Chinese photographs.
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