The village in the southern city of Shenzhen was always seen more as a production line than a place of culture
Save time by listening to our audio articles as you multitaskThings started to change for Dafen in 2008, when the global financial crisis cut into overseas orders. With more demand coming from inside China, artists began painting different subjects. New customers preferred Chinese styles, says a painter in Dafen. He learned the art of, which involves depicting natural landscapes. In some ways Dafen reflected the broader economy.
Some worry that Dafen may not survive much longer. Officials promote it as a creative hub. Many locals would like that to be true. “We’ve had several decades of copying,” says the painter from Dafen. “We should let it go.” But Dafen’s customers struggle to see it as more than a factory. A recent visitor to a shop in the village recoiled at the 1,000 yuan asked for an original painting. If demand does not improve, many of the painters will simply move on.
This article appeared in the China section of the print edition under the headline"An art factory in decline"
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