Solidified Memories

"As the world awaits Chinas “Olym_pic bow”, the North-Eastern city of Dalian shines out as China’s ‘most habitable city’. But away from Beijing and the media spotlights, hidden among the uptown hotels and sky rises lies a derelict and neglected neighborhood with a community in need. Faced with the realisation that their homes may be destroyed at anytime, the inhabitants are placed in a difficult situation as terrible living conditions are brushed a side by a local govern_ment who have planned to demolish the area for years. In a city whose people live to remember the war atrocities of Japanese invaders, residents remain torn over the fate of an area which houses both fond memories and a painful past. As China redevelops at an astounding rate much of its precious heritage is destroyed. This project takes photography back to its rawest and most intimate form, remembering." Please note - *Certain* Words have been intentionally misspelled in order for this story to remain available online from within China. For information about the Book and to view the full project visit my website www.BorisAustin.com

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Keywords dalian, china, documentary, habitat, hertitage, history, housing, labour, living conditions, migrant worker, old and new, town, portrait, redevelopment, social issues, wages, working recycling, environment, economy, rural skills