I’ve never had the patience for repetitive making. My mind is always overflowing with ideas, i get curious, eager, and restless to bring them into fruition. I often say I’m like 杂菜饭 (economy rice)—a bit of everything, never just one thing.

I’ve always admired the 匠人 (artisan) mentality—the kind of dedication where someone devotes their entire life to mastering a single craft. That level of focus and commitment is something I deeply respect, even envy at times. But over the years, my faith changed the way I see things– there was a time when I thought not being a specialist made me less legitimate in some way. But I’ve come to realize that my way of working is not a flaw—it’s simply different.

Instead of mastering just one skill, I embrace the fact that my talents are scattered. I could be everywhere, doing many different things, but that doesn’t make the work any less meaningful. As long as there’s intention and purpose behind what I create, it all connects. I still take time and practice to see versatility not as a lack of direction but a strength, and ultimately, a way of making.