Travel
Cross-Canada Art Seeking Journey
A year after embarking on a 20,000 kilometers solo journey across Canada to explore Indigenous art and culture, I reflect on the profound, transformative experiences and countless encounters with artists and elders that redefined freedom and connection. This trip, originally intended to explore Indigenous craftsmanship and its connections to Chinese culture, evolved into a magical, growth-filled adventure, sparking a lasting sense of calm and openness to the unknown.
"Journey to the East": A millennial expat's tour around China in search of Arts and Craft
"Only when you leave home, then come back, will you truly understand the meaning of home."As a "sea turtle" (a chinese term for returning expat) who has been away from home for nearly 7 years, I deeply feel the weight...
Interview with Qin Mingxing, master of ornamental stone pedestal
"Learning life lessons from the ornamental stones"I was fortunate to meet Mr. Qin Mingxing, a master of ornamental stone base design in Shanghai. He is a senior consultant of Shanghai Ornamental Stone Association, chairman of Shanghai Qin Shixuan Art Co.,...