Richard Piscioneri, a professional photographer and acute observer of life and the milestones that mark our journeys, shares his photographs of an Oxfam Challenge cycling trip of 388kms through developing China – Lijang to Dali. “With camera strapped to torso, cycling Yunnan Province was not only exhilarating but also the most rewarding venture I have undertaken.” “My main objective was to portray the essence of rural and developing China.” “’Ni Hao’, ‘Ni Hao’ – thousands of hellos every kilometre we churned!” “The poverty we witnessed was surpassed by the rich and gentle spirit we saw in the thousands of faces we passed.” PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION: Faces Of China – rural LAUNCH: Thursday 8 February @ 7.00pm Accompanied by a screening from Nick Calpakdjian WHERE: Urban Artistry, Photography Studio, 74 Johnston Street, Collingwood, Melbourne EXHIBITION DATES: Thursday 8 – Sunday 18 February, celebrating the Chinese Year of the Pig 50% of the proceeds will go to Oxfam Australia For enquiries about the photographic exhibition: call Urban Artistry (03) 9416 5076 and visit: www.urbanartistry.com For more information about Oxfam Challenge: call 1800 088 110, email: challenge@oxfam.org.au, or visit www.oxfam.org.au/challenge For media enquiries about Oxfam Challenge contact Marlene McIntyre on 03 9289 9415
