In this project, I explore the randomness and impermanence of life through elements of Chinese culture, such as Go and constellations, reflecting on the transient nature of existence. This process has deepened my understanding of the relationship with my father and led me to seek both familial connections and a sense of timeless continuity. I envision creating a "mirror" that reflects not only the father-son bond but also symbolizes a broader sense of presence and connection. The interplay among stone, mold, and ice embodies transformation and regeneration, revealing the unique creativity within each piece.

In this project, I continue my previous research to uncover the roots of humanity's destruction of nature. In Beijing, where I live, residents often place personal items in public spaces, inadvertently harming the environment. One symbolic behavior is hanging clothes on tree branches—an act resembling territorial marking in animals. However, in an urban setting, this behavior appears misplaced, as trees are treated like private property without regard for their wellbeing. This unchecked use of "free territory" reflects a shift from unconscious to willful environmental degradation, revealing humanity's growing alienation from nature.

The renowned writer Mark Twain once said, "You may stand on the lofty heights of idealism and gaze down, but below often lies the abyss of reality." This perfectly encapsulates the reality we face: while people may discern right from wrong, they often let their actions stray from their conscience. In this project, I aim to create a piece that combines installation art and theatrical performance, using dramatized expression to expose the true face of social issues like class oppression. Through satire, I hope to unmask the hypocrisy and ugliness beneath the seemingly benevolent facades of those who build their "great achievements" on the foundation of oppression.

"When a bird remains in a cage for too long, flying is ultimately seen as an ailment." This phrase aptly captures my grandfather's circumstances and reflects the gradually retracted inner world of many elderly individuals. I aim to explore his world through photography and installation art—he is an elderly man who was once among the first pilots of the new China, full of passion and vigor, yet now spends his twilight years behind self-imposed barriers, resisting all things new or unfamiliar. What has quietly led him to this silence?