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The man covering Beijing in 100 dragons

By Dominic Morgan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2016-11-24 14:27

The man covering Beijing in 100 dragons

A dragon painting by Qi Xinghua. [Photo provided to China Daily]

But Qi worries where the next generation of street artists will come from.

"Rent is expensive in Beijing, just one room is 5,000 RMB ($725). Young people aren't willing to invest time in something that won't make them much money," he sighs.

Nevertheless, Qi is determined to represent his country on the international stage.

"Right now, I'm working on creating Chinese 3D paintings," he reveals, gesturing toward the huge canvases spread across the floor. "Theyrre not actually 3D, but they produce a 3D effect on the spirit."

And there is also a more personal reason behind his choice of subject. "My nickname was 'Black Dragon' when I was younger," he reveals. "I hope that my dragons can accompany my daughter as she grows older."

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