I was born in eastern China and now live in Buffalo, New York. My practice spans painting and ceramics, and across both mediums my work is less about representing a scene than about uncovering hidden corners, overlooked details, and the imaginative possibilities behind them. Sometimes I stare at an object until it dissolves into lines, shapes, and colors. With age, my vision has changed; what once required squinting to blur now appears naturally indistinct. The once sharp images remain etched in my memory, while the world before me turns hazy. This blur opens a new way of perceiving space and atmosphere.
I draw inspiration from nature but do not limit myself to landscapes. A sheet of paper, a conversation, or a passing thought can become my surface. For me, art is not bound by subject or material—it is a way of seeing the world through personal choices, cultural memory, shifting time and space, and the search for meaning.
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