14/08/2026
Today, while working on a commissioned painting, I suddenly found myself feeling a little nostalgic.
There are many straight lines in the architecture at the bottom of this Chinese ink painting, so today I reached for an old and very familiar friend — my ruler.
I started painting Chinese ink at the age of 10. When I was 16, I decided to pursue art, and when I took my first entrance exam for Tianjin Art School, my private art teacher personally made this ruler for me.
I never imagined that so many years later, after travelling from China to Sweden, I would still be carrying it with me.
(I hope my teacher sees this! 😁 Thank you! 🙏😁)
Later, I went to art college, became a design teacher, worked as an industrial designer, and created many architectural design renderings. I painted oils and sketches, then went to Sweden to study automotive design, and eventually became an automotive designer.
For so many years, I worked with computers, design concepts and creative ideas. Looking back now, it feels like none of those experiences ever really disappeared. Instead, they have slowly come together and found their way into this contemporary Chinese ink painting.
Sometimes I feel that life is truly amazing.
Every step we take, and everything we learn along the way, leaves a trace. We may not know at the time when it will become useful, but one day, it can return to us in the most natural and unexpected way.
Today, I really enjoyed the creative process — bringing together years of design, painting and life experience, and slowly letting them become part of one artwork.
Every step counts.
Every footprint has meaning.
I’m also slowly preparing for my exhibition in September.
Curious about what I’ve been creating lately?
Come and see it for yourself at my exhibition this September. 🎨
The exhibition will run for three weeks, and I think seeing the works in person will feel quite different.
Have a wonderful weekend!
