This project began in Beijing and was completed in New England for The World. It was released in Newport on May 4th 2024, Beijing time — a reference to the May 4th Movement of 1919, which catalysed the rapid changes unfolding throughout modern Chinese history.

With gratitude to advisor Robert J. Spezzano, Ted Sturtevant, and the innovative faculty and friends of St George’s School, to whom the physical gallery of this project is exhibited.

Inspiring and determined friends of Keystone Academy Beijing, and most valued faculty whose keen instruction continue to be an instrumental force in a global foundation.

Many thanks to Ava Schmidt and Mme. Lamou for German and French caption proofreading.

By Jiayi (Eric) Lin, a student and photographer at St. George’s School, RI.

蔺家奕 Jiayi (Eric) Lin

二O二四年五月四日 2024/5/4

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[English]

Hello. China: Vestiges, Monoliths, Preludes is a two-year photographic project by Eric Lin shot in 22 locations across China and is intended to provide insight into various aspects of the country that are slowly vacating the historical stage, enduring the test of time, or alluding to the coming future. For any questions, please contact eric_lin@stgeorges.edu. See you soon. 

[Français]

Bonjour. La Chine: Vestiges, Monolithes, Préludes est un projet photographique de deux ans réalisé par Éric Lin dans 22 lieux à travers la Chine. Il vise à donner un aperçu des différents aspects de la Chine qui quittent lentement la scène historique, résistent à l'épreuve du temps ou font allusion à l'avenir. N'hésitez pas à contacter eric_lin@stgeorges.edu pour toute question. À bientôt.

[Deutsch]

Hallo. China: Vestiges, Monoliths, Preludes ist ein zweijähriges Fotoprojekt von Eric Lin, das an 22 Orten in ganz China aufgenommen wurde und einen Einblick in verschiedene Aspekte des Landes geben soll, die langsam die historische Bühne verlassen, den Test der Zeit überdauern oder auf die kommende Zukunft anspielen. Wenn Sie Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an eric_lin@stgeorges.edu. Bis bald.

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Beijing

Chaoyang District

The Forbidden City

Xizongbu Hutong

Beijing Central Business District

Wangjing SOHO

Luoma Lake

Keystone Academy

(Var.) 24-Hour NCOV Testing Centres

(Var.) Restaurants

(Var.) Suburban farms

Hebei

Zhangjiakou

Shanxi

Datong: Yungang Grottoes

Xi’an City

(Conf.) Xi’an: CNAPC Xi’an Branch (China National Archives and Publications Centre)

(Conf.) China National Petroleum Corporation Facilities

Gansu

Dunhuang: Mogao Grottoes

Dunhuang County

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Gobi Desert

Hohhot: Dazhao Monastery

Baotou

Shanghai

The Bund: Former Concession française de Changhaï

The Bund: Former American and British Concessions

Rhode Island

Newport