Fine Art nominee

Where Am I? is a fine art project that shows the complex relationships between myself and living and studying in a foreign country. It is a personal story and a sensitive look at unfamiliar terrain through my eyes. My personal experiences, living in a strange place have been a struggle, and at times make me feel incompatible with the both urban environment and people in general. I have been looking for the path to my comfort zone. Therefore, I want to create a series of photos about navigating personal and psychological space in an unfamiliar environment. My visual style incorporates cool color tones and the human figure in ironic environmental situations.

I am a photographer based in the Bay Area. I hold a BFA from Tsingtao University, with a major in Landscape Architecture and MFA in photography from Academy of Art University. I mainly focus in illustration, surreal and fine art photography. Camera is only a tool, my passion for life and appreciation for art is what help capture the beautiful moments.

Exhibitions and awards:

"Creative & Qarterly CQ50", 2018

“APA Something Personal Exhibition”, San Francisco, CA December 2017

“CA. 94965”, 625 Sutter St Gallery, San Francisco, CA August 2017

4th place, “Best of college & high school photography 2017”, Photographer’s Forum, 2017

1st place of single image category, Academy of Art University 2017 Spring Show, San Francisco, CA May 2017

Academy of Art University 2016 Spring Show, San Francisco, CA May 2016