During a photo production for client BMW, photographer ANDREAS BURZ explored streets off the beaten track in China and encountered a road near the Mongolian border, which is firmly in the hands of local beef traders. In this almost archaic surroundings of the Zhangye town, he created direct and intense snapshots and pictures showing the hospitable and welcoming inhabitants of this region in their most intimate environment. The city in the Chinese province of Gansu is rather small in comparison, with just under 1.3 million inhabitants and is best known for the temple of the Great Buddha (Dafo Si) with the largest reclining Buddha statue in China. In his work, Andreas Burz gives us an insight into life there, away from all the tourist attractions.
Meat and greet in China - Andreas Burz shows us an authentic Zhangye with hospitality and a slice of harsh reality
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- Location
- Zhangye China
- Photographer
- Andreas Burz,Andreas Burz
About Andreas Burz
Andreas Burz was born in 1956 in Stuttgart, Germany. Following graduation, he found employment in the hectic world of a commercial film-studio. Although at first interesting, it wasn’t long until he moved on to a more fulfilling role, assisting commercial photographers in Germany and abroad. It was here he discovered a more refined passion for composition and lighting techniques the film industry just couldn’t provide at this time.
It was in 1981 when Andreas found a home at one of Europe’s leading photo-studios and stayed for ten years working as an independent photographer.
Finally, in 1991, Andreas Burz established his own studio in his hometown Stuttgart. Using the latest state of the art technology equipment, he now works with leading advertising agencies and global brands, often earning national and international awards for his photography. Never one for standing still, he also works on location and travels to other photo-studios worldwide, wherever his photographic and expertise is required.
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