(From left) Bi Mingxin, executive vice-president of the Chinese Peasants Calligraphy and Painting Research Association, Wang Linxu, president of the organization, and Lin Jiguang, chairman of Gianguan Auctions in New York, show samples of paintings done by farmers in China to the press on Monday. A total of 108 paintings by 108 farmers showing their daily routine will be auctioned on May 25 by Gianguan Auctions to help support the farmers. HU HAIDAN / China Daily