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For Bolin, the most important element of his images is the background. By using iconic cultural landmarks such as the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, or the remains of Suo Jia Village where his studio was housed, Bolin seeks to direct awareness to the humanity caught between the relics of the imperial past and the sleek modern monoliths of 21st century China