My first solo show has concluded successfully. I'm deeply grateful to all the friends who visited—from near or far—and delighted to have met many new friends and collectors. The show opened with a sale of "Passing By No.5" to a client who didn't even see the real piece, and closed with a sale of "One, Two, Three" to a lovely couple on the final day. It was a wonderful experience, and I thank Carole, the owner of Sorokin Gallery for granting me this opportunity.
I have prepared extensively for the new show season. I switched from mesh panels to Pro panels, upgraded to an 8ft combo canopy, and bought a new van for transportation. The new display looks fantastic! It will make its debut at the Spring Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Show on May 9–11, then on Memorial Day weekend(May 24–25), at the Westport Fine Art Festival, followed by my first appearance at the Spring Chester Craft Show on May 31–June 1. You can find the full show schedule here.
Revelation in Japan
Beijing is only two and a half hours from Tokyo, yet in my sixteen years living there, I never once thought of traveling to Japan—despite several of my closest friends being frequent visitors and speaking highly of it. I suppose it was because, when I was younger, I held onto a kind of obsession with the wartime past between the two countries—refusing to buy Japanese cars and things like that.
Not long after I landed in Japan, any lingering disgruntlement vapored into thin air. Everywhere is clean and everything is in order. People are polite, friendly—and beautiful too. The food is incredibly delicious and surprisingly affordable; in New York, the same quality would easily cost double. Japan feels instantly familiar: Kanji, faces, road signs. It is like the version of China I hoped for, a refined, harmonious, perfect form of human society.
It will take several newsletter to fully share my experiences in Japan. In this one, I want to focus on Mount Fuji . First, the size of it is astonishing. Rising over 12,000 feet from an otherwise flat landscape, Fuji dominates the view. You won’t miss it—on a clear day, it can be seen from more than 180 miles away, even from the airplane. It is still active; the last eruption was just 300 years ago, and it could erupt again at any time. It is perfectly symmetrical, crowned with icy tops, awes you every time you see it: a mix of beauty, grandeur, and looming danger. Paired with the fleeting fragility of cherry blossoms, you begin to understand the deep sense of impermanence that runs through Japanese culture.
A set of three, an evening under Mount Fuji
Among the famous Fuji Five Lakes, I chose Kawaguchiko—the most accessible—for a one-night stay. The next morning, I got up at 4 AM to capture the shots I had planned. The weather cooperated beautifully, offering a clear view of Fuji. Only one other photographer was there; we quietly took turns at the same spot without saying a word. It was all silence, save for the gentle sound of water sloshing against the shore.
A 2 minute long exposure captures the night lights
For those who love color photography, I present these to you:
A close-up of the top
With the moon
Morning, Fuji
I hope you enjoyed the photos. Wishing you a wonderful weekend—speak to you soon!
Hi, Reader! Welcome back to my newsletter! Starting with this issue, and over the next few episodes, I’d like to share some experiences from my trip to Turkey with you. But first, let me start with a few news: The Exhibit is On I have spent 8 hours installing my exhibition "A small number, but larger than zero". Lining up 28 pieces is no small task. The reception will be this Saturday 2-4PM at YWCA Greenwich. The first batch of the photo book has also arrived. I'd love to see you there, to...
Hi, Reader! Welcome back to my newsletter! In this issue, I have something exciting to share with you. Gold from Budapest Budapest International Foto Awards announced the winners of 2025 competition. My work Passing By No.5 won the Gold medal in the Fine Art/Collage category. Photo series Four Seasons on Plates received a Bronze in the Fine Art/Still Life category. I am honored to be among the brilliant photographers to be recognized in this world-renowned photo competition. Touching A few...
Hi, Reader! Welcome back to my newsletter! Silver from Paris and more Silver & 4 Honorable Mentions, PX3 2025 Last year I received 2 Bronze and 5 Honorable Mentions from Paris Photo Prize. This year, one step forward-- the beloved pink one has won me a Silver! I've also won 4 Honorable Mentions for new work from Greece, Japan, Mianus River and Tod's Point. Results from a few other competitions: Exposure One - Bronze(Street) - "Two and Three"(Osaka, 2025) Minimalist - Honorable Mention(Fine...
