Environmental awareness and Artists

March 2011 - The Outskirts of Beijing visiting the Institute for Culture and Creative Communications.


Beijing in the Olympics area. A photo of recycling friendly bins. China is trying to be at the forefront of recycling and this is an example of raising public awareness. No litter in the area.





My project aims to raise awareness on these issues and the impact of globalisation on the environment.

Arrival in Beijing - March 2011

Arrival in Beijing and meetings
Meeting was arranged with a photo journalist and Chinese artist from Uk discussing projects.

British Council arranged a visit to see an american envronmental artists based near the 798 galleries. His work was very inspiring and engaged with local communities and Green peace.

March 2011 visiting the Bird's Nest, designed by Ai Wei Wei
Arriving in Beijing - visiting the Birds Nest,Olympics area.
I stayed for a week and have many meetings planned in Beijing with the British Council, artists, curators and a university connection.

This was my third trip to Bejing and a great opportunity with the help from British Council to develop the China UK, Art, Heritage and Environment project further.

Seeking Sponsors and partners- As the project inspires interest, I am seeking funders, supporters to help make this a success. if you would like to know more, please email me at ukchinarts@hotmail.co.uk.

Connections with China March-April 2011

British Council funded my China trip from March to April 2011 as part of my initial research and visited, Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing and Hong Kong. Part of my trip was to develop China partners and consolidate and secure links with key organisations.

Meetings took place with Art Directors, Curators, Universities and Directors from the British Council and the Art and Climate Change team. The aim of the project is to develop intercultural relations between the countries and engage with local artists from Uk and China as well as environmental advocates and echo business. Response from partners was very positive and with the potential to develop the project to coincide part of it with the British Council China Now UK event next year and the Cultural Olympiad.

I have also been successful raising seed funding from the Arts Council who is supporting further development and research of the project to secure funding and cultural partners in UK.