Embarking on my artistic journey at the age of 17 in China, my evolution as an artist has taken me from the rice fields and mine shafts as a Red Guard volunteer to explore the desolate red rock canyons of southern Utah. Initially creating monoprints inspired by my surroundings, I delved into Cultural Revolution propaganda art, portraying the unity of labor and the solitary lives of farmers. The 1980s brought about transformative changes in China under Deng Xiaoping, prompting a shift in the artistic landscape beyond propaganda. Seeking new horizons, I moved to the U.S. in pursuit of Western artistic techniques. My time in Utah, marked by periods of solitude in the wilderness, laid the foundation for my current artistic expression—a reflection of profound tranquility and self-reflection stemming from my experiences in the fields of China and as an immigrant student in the U.S. Influenced by both Eastern and Western art, my work draws inspiration from Wu Daozi's delicate ink sketches to Willem de Kooning's vibrant oils. The fusion of my technical prowess from a Chinese art background and creative flair developed through contemporary training in the U.S. defines my stylistic approach. Each painting serves as a character study of modern China, capturing poignant emotions frozen in time. My figures, imbued with independence, optimism, eagerness, hunger, and occasional naiveté, stand as portraits reflecting a complex environment. In my works, inspired by Richard Diebenkorn's rich lines and a contemporary adeptness for patterning, I delve into a deeper exploration of humanity. By converging nature and form, I invite viewers to contemplate the subjectivity of my pieces, devoid of cars, roads, or buildings. These works weave a multifarious narrative of hidden possibilities, struggles, joy, and optimism found in modern America.