Shanghai Museum

While in Shanghai our four artists visited the Shanghai Museum. "As a museum of ancient Chinese art, Shanghai Museum possesses a collection of 120000 precious works of art."

"Yesterday we went to an old residential part of Shanghai. It was so interesting to see where people live. We visited many artists studios and galleries. Also we were lucky to be there for the Shanghai Biennial. It opened for our last day in Shanghai. Not many westerners anywhere. Even at the more touristy places. So we actually had people taking pictures of us!! We also got into the Shanghai Art Fare. Very lucky. There were lot of security guards, but our guide from Jingdezhen had friends showing work at the fare and so we put their passes on." Erin Lykos
http://www.shanghaimuseum.net/en/

Helpmann Academy Artist Residency China 2008

Our 4 artists Peter Johnson, Prue Gramp, Erin Lykos & Sarah Rothe are half way through their 6 week artist residency in Jingdezhen China. Here Peter and Prue are participating in an underglaze class at the Pottery Workshop.