Me in the world

Over the past decade, my camera has been a constant companion, bearing witness to the countless moments I have captured. These photographs are more than mere records of light and shadow—they represent my way of observing the world, serving as a bridge between myself and reality. Each time I press the shutter, it becomes an act of reflection, a means of exploring and articulating my understanding of the world.

In the beginning, the camera functioned simply as my eyes, enabling me to freeze fleeting moments in time. Gradually, it evolved into a language of its own—one that allowed me to express emotion and convey thought in silence. I began to focus on individuals within crowds, the overlooked corners of cities, the traces left behind by history, and the truths intentionally hidden. My lens became a tool for discerning order within chaos, capturing silence amidst noise, and seeking truth in spaces marked by taboo.

From the streets of China to galleries abroad, my work has traversed varied social and geographical contexts. Through photography, I engage in dialogue with society, revealing narratives that are often relegated to the margins. This process has taught me that photography is not solely about observation—it is about participation. It is an active gesture, capable of amplifying unheard voices, reviving forgotten histories, and providing an outlet for suppressed emotions.

Over time, my practice has shifted from simply documenting what I see to expressing what I think. I have begun to experiment with new forms of presentation, delving into the intersection of imagery and politics. By challenging conventional aesthetic boundaries, I strive to transform photography into a medium that provokes thought and invites critical engagement. To me, photography is not just an art form—it is a stance, a responsibility, and a powerful way of engaging with the world.

Through these images, I have gradually found my voice—and, in doing so, found my place.

CV

EDUCATION

2016-2020 BA Photography

Communication University of China, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

2023-2024 MA Art and politics

Goldsmiths, University of London

PUBLICATION, EXHIBITION AND OTHER EXPERIENCE

2025 Curator of Seeing and Being Seen Exhibition, MMX Gallery

2025 Curator of The Myriad Faces of Art Exhibition, hARTslane

2025 Ancient City Pingyao, (Actually) Attainable Art Fair, ST.ART Gallery

2025 A Dawn By The Sea, See The Sealed Room, Land Ahead Records and Press, Zine Vol. 1: SPRING

2025 Personal Interview, the-System, Mar 01

2025 Grandma’s Tongzi Lou, The Edge of Humanity Magazine, Jan 11

2024 Publication, 101 Contemporary Artists and More, Collect Art, Sep, Vol 07

2024 The Black Box, 26462 Suns, M P Birla Millenium Gallery

2024 Personal Interview, Artdoc Photography Magazine, Nov, #5

2024 1206, Together and apart, No Formant Gallery

2024 Personal Interview, Autumn Issue, Collect Art, Sep, Vol 52

2024 A Dawn By The Sea, The View From Cave Dwelling, The dark side, Bommer Gallery

2024 A Dawn By The Sea, The View From Cave Dwelling, See The Sealed Room, Photo London, Litehouse Gallery

2024 In The Bath In The Water, Identity, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography

2024 Untitled, Texture, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography

2024 Personal Interview, Aedra Fine Arts, Aug 04

2024 In The Bath In The Water, In The Distance I See The Moon, Galerie d'art LooLooLook

2024 See The Sealed Room, MEDUSA la Gorgone, Villa Trossi Uberti

2024 Publication, Special Edition Collaboration, DOCU

2024 The Black Box, London Design Festival, Saatchi Gallery

2024 Sea - WHITE, Decagon Gallery

2024 A Dawn By The Sea, The View From Cave Dwelling, See The Sealed Room, Within Iceless Age, The Blanc Gallery

2024 A Dawn By The Sea, See The Sealed Room, Playground, Swanfall Art

2023 1206, Mimosa House Gallery

2023 Beijing Jingshan, Forbidden City Corner Tower, Leifeng Pagoda, Hong Kong Public Housing, Hong Kong Temple Street, Shanghai Bund, Sri Lanka Photography Competition

2022 Home Video, Gold Award, AME Keep Rolling Film Festival

2022 Grandma’s Tongzi Lou, Nomination Award, AME Keep Rolling Film Festival

2020 Home Video, Nomination Award, Youku Graduate Film Festival

2020 The Rainbow House, Silver Award, ShiMao photography contest

2019 Tongzi Lou, New ERA Film Festival

2018 May the city leave a light for them, Wuxi photography Festival

2018 Love and Responsibility, Photo World magazine

2018 Photographing the Forbidden City after snow and people photographing the Forbidden City after snow, Nomination Award, World Photography Organisation

2017 Lonely Breath, Photo World magazine

2017 That foot is coming, Photo World magazine

2017 That foot is coming, PHOTO BEIJING

2017 Lonely Breath, Pingyao International Photography Festival

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