The Caribbean island of Haiti suffered an earthquake 7.3 on Richter scale on January 12, 2010 local time and the international community lent helping hands one after another. Chinese contemporary artists also took action immediately. Initiated by internationally famous and influential contemporary artist Mr. Cai Guoqiang, more than 20 well-known contemporary artists such as Chen Danqing, Xu Bing, Zeng Fanzhi, Liu Xiaodong, Yu Hong, Sui Jianguo, etc. quickly responded and donated more than 30 pieces of their representative and important works.
Mr. Cai Guoqiang said: "With the upgrading of China's economic strength, China needs to assume more responsibility for the international community. After the earthquake happened in Wenchuan, Sichuan, we have received extensive attention and donation from the international community. In the face of Haiti disaster, in addition to the active assistance of the Government, civil society and individuals should also display the spirit of “I feel your pain”. We contemporary artists, who have been supported by the international community for a long time, should in particular make our modest contributions to help Haitian people rebuild their homes.”
As the most influential Chinese contemporary artist, Cai Guoqiang has donated his representative works "Mountain Trip" that shows his typical style. This piece has always been a treasure of the artist himself.
According to the organizers, all donated works of art were entrusted to China Guardian to be auctioned in mid-late March. All related work is now under preparation.