(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

‘Man with Oxen.’ Image courtesy of Gianguan Auctions.

‘Deer Drinking Among Oxen.’ Image courtesy of Gianguan Auctions.

‘Pray for Blessings.’ Image courtesy of Gianguan Auctions.

‘Returning to Maternal Home.’ Image courtesy of Gianguan Auctions.

‘Music.’ Image courtesy of Gianguan Auctions.

‘Paddy.’ Image courtesy of Gianguan Auctions.