Established Artists in Hue Jia Ping

left, Chan Yu-from Hong Kong he is successful and shows work in Asia. His work is graphic.













The artistic circle in SW China. All these artists have shown in China and some abroad. They are emerging and very talented. Chan Yu, Xiong Liyun, Roman David, Valerie Chang, Huang Ling











Xiong Lijun has exhibited internationally and is also an teacher at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. Her work attracts a younger market (above right) Her work is about China, young people and consumerism.










Xioayan - Germany and now lives in the artist quarter and made his life here. His work is in collection in China and abroad and paints animated scenes of local people and life from Huang Jia Ping.


Yan Shu, International Artist, Art Director for Organ Space
He has major solo show in Australia and has played an important role influencing Chinese contemporary art from China.He is also professor at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. He has set up an artist led Art Space and supports many young and emerging artists abroad.

His is abstract painter and expressive, using bold and colour brush marks and colour with some works influenced by the political situation and wars in the world. Very strking and impressive.
It was an inspiring visit.

Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and Director of Chonging Art Museum

(left) local shops in Huang Jue Ping


Feng Bin, Lecturer, Fine Artist and Director of Chongqing Art Museum in Sichuan Fine Art Institute.

Feng Bins Art Studio, preparing for a new exhibition

Factories near 501 offices, the factories are a trademark of the area,

Daily Life in the Huang Jue Ping-Arts and Cultural quarter near 501 studios

A place where I ate hot pot with an artist

Local people, shops and Art district and delicious pineapples that are peeled for you and only 3 yuan. This area the old China, people are happy and live in community. Feb 2009

On my way to the Art District

Visiting Temples in the outskirts and a night scene in another part of Chongqing

The longer I am here, I am gaining a deeper understanding in to the real life and society, traditions of local people and their beliefs.
It is a very special time to be out in China.

Night scene along the river on my way home

Artists pictures and a stall holder

If you are interested please send me a message for more information.

valeriechang106@hotmail.com
Other artists at 102 studios

Roman David and his political work

Valerie's CLP Award and profile

Maureen Salmon. CLP consultant, Yan Yan 501 Director,Chongqing

Above right committee members at work

Valerie was one of four people selected for this once-in-a-life time opportunity to gain international leadership experience and work with the Director, Yan Yan from 501 in Chongqing.

501 Arts Centre, Chongqing, China, Marketing and Development Associate

Valerie Chang is a freelance consultant, curator and artistic producer specialising in the visual arts, in the public, independent and higher education arts sector. She has a BA in Fine Art and Design from Bradford College, and an MA in Museum and Gallery Management and recently gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership at City University, London.

She has over 20 years of experience and gained a reputation curating exhibitions in the Visual Arts for public museum and galleries. She has achieved a successful reputation supporting the work of emerging UK and International based artists. Entrepreneurial in approach, she developed her consultancy ‘Creative Impact’.

She has developed innovative projects and contemporary exhibitions at South London Gallery, Pitzhanger Manor Museum and Gallery in London, the Mayor of London’s Office, Royal Academy of Arts, Thames Valley University and Horniman Museum (2007-2008) and left a legacy and curated a stunning art installation “ The Mirrored Community. She is currently a consultant for the Museum of London, developing a project “Beyond the Public Face” for the new galleries to open in 2010.

Statement
“This is an exciting and challenging once-in-life time opportunity to
to work in a creative environment with contemporary visual artists and academics from China. My aim will be gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of Chinese contemporary art and culture in China and explore my leadership potential, developing new

Valerie ChangMarketing and Development AssociateCULTURAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME-Powerbrokers International Leadership 501 Contemporary Arts Centrehttp://www.culturalleadership.org.uk/ http://valeriechang1.blogspot.com/China mob: 13101318449 Tel: 023 68067856

In and around Chongqing

Wall mural Jei Fen Bei, Shan mountain villiage, Hueng Jiu Ping near 501 and 102 Studios and photo's of artists and friends on our way to the moutains. Chongqing has many old traditions and way of life, intermixed with the transformation and urbanisation of the city of about 33 million spread out in Chongqing.

A walk in South Mountain, Chongqing

Exploring South Mountain

Life in the country side of Chongqing.
Beautiful scenery, local children. The area that maintains traditional lifestyles.

A special experience on a lovely day out.

501 committee, friends and visit from CLP Feb 09

501 Committee welcome meal for Maureen Salmon from CLP

Communist Eating place and 13 Feb 2009

Mountain Climbing, the day aftger

Artists, academics, Yan Yan Director 501

Maureen, CLP, Sarah UK artist, Valerie

12 Feb 2009
Meeting with Sarah Deverall, Director of

British Council and her team

at 501 with Yan Yan and Valerie

13 Feb 2009
Far right, Maureen Salmon, Consultant for CLP, Valerie and Yan Yan discuss the progress of the placement.

The meetings were useful and helped to progress the development of the project

The journey to 501

It's february 2009 and the weather is warming up.

The CLP programme goes well and Valerie and Yan Yan continue to discuss new ideas.

Interview by Valere and Yan Yan on 501

We are now in the month of February and preparing for the visit by Sarah Deverall, Director of Chongqing, British Council and her team. This is Sarah's first visit to find out more about the good work of 501 and Yan Yan's team. Maureen Salmon, Consultant for the Cultural Leadership programme will also be visiting to evaluate the progress of the project.

Update on CLP programme with Valerie & Yan Yan 11 Feb 2009.
Outside 501 Office.We hope to continue working together.

Artists based in 102 Studios, Huang Jue Ping

Creative Artists in Chonqging following their dreams and ambitions Roman David, developing paintings
that represenating changing China,
Huang Ling, expressive arts, he will be going to Germany to do a cultural exchange.
My ambition is to create a network with UK and China and curate exhibitions and exchanges.
Good friendships and being around creative people is an great inspiration to my life.

Roman David











Shen Wen, bum bag men,

All these artists have graduated from Sichuna Fine Arts Institute, are talented, dedicated and many are successfully selling work in China. They are dedicated, unique and inspired and passionate about creating. I have forged good relationships and feel that it is important to develop projects and opportunities for them and cultural exchanges. If you would like to know more send me an email to valeriechang106@hotmail.com

Huang Ling