What I'm Curious About
Art and music are central to how I think, but they are not the only things I care about. I am drawn to subjects that ask me to pay close attention and think carefully — especially where creativity meets structure.
Areas of Interest
Art History & Visual Culture
I am interested in how visual art reflects and shapes the way societies see themselves. Studying different periods helps me understand my own work in a broader context.
Psychology & Perception
How do people see and interpret visual information? The overlap between cognitive science and artistic practice fascinates me — especially colour perception and attention.
Cultural Studies
Growing up between Chinese and Canadian cultures has made me curious about how traditions change, adapt, and survive when communities move across borders.
Literature & Writing
Reading closely — whether fiction, essay, or poetry — exercises the same kind of attention I use when painting. Good writing teaches me to see better.
Intellectual Influences
- BookWays of Seeing by John Berger — changed how I think about images and power
- ArtistEmily Carr — how deep attention to place creates meaningful art
- ComposerTan Dun — bridging Eastern and Western musical traditions with integrity
- QuestionHow does creative discipline change the way a person pays attention to the world?
At university, I hope to explore the connections between visual art, music, and the humanities. I do not want to choose between making art and thinking about it — I want to do both, in a community that values careful observation, rigorous practice, and creative risk.
— Future study