This project examines the urban villages of Guangzhou, focusing on self-built homes—informal structures on the verge of demolition due to ongoing urbanization. These temporary houses, often constructed from a mix of materials, create chaotic, patchwork facades that reflect personal aesthetics. They form part of urban villages that the government views as "illegal" and plans to demolish as part of the city's redevelopment.
This project focuses on surveillance cameras in public spaces across cities. These cameras are ubiquitous—installed at street corners, along city roads, and inside buildings—overlooking the daily lives of people, becoming a distinct man-made feature of the urban landscape. As part of the city’s aesthetics, surveillance cameras have gradually shaped behavior, with people adapting to their presence and viewing them as both urban decorations and essential security measures. In doing so, they unconsciously overlook the potential risks to personal privacy.