Guo Jing's picture book is based on her own experiences as an only child.
Guo Jing's picture book is based on her own experiences as an only child.
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Her book shows the dreamy, wordless adventures of a little girl -- like her, a single child -- as she makes her way to her grandma's house after being left at home by busy parents.
Her book shows the dreamy, wordless adventures of a little girl -- like her, a single child -- as she makes her way to her grandma's house after being left at home by busy parents.
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Growing up, Guo, like others of her generation, thought little about what having a brother or sister meant. Years later, however, Guo and others like her are exploring the sibling relationship that they never had through art.
Growing up, Guo, like others of her generation, thought little about what having a brother or sister meant. Years later, however, Guo and others like her are exploring the sibling relationship that they never had through art.
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Li Tianbing, a critically-acclaimed Chinese painter based in Los Angeles, has also reflected on his lonely childhood in recent years. His paintings show himself along with a number of imaginary brothers.
Li Tianbing, a critically-acclaimed Chinese painter based in Los Angeles, has also reflected on his lonely childhood in recent years. His paintings show himself along with a number of imaginary brothers.
Li Tianbing
Li hopes his work will shed light on the far-reaching impact of China's birth control policies.
Li hopes his work will shed light on the far-reaching impact of China's birth control policies.
Li Tianbing