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// Crucial question: Graffiti or street art?

Street art - in spirit. I don’t paint on walls, but I use upcycled materials like paper bags, which connect my work to everyday life. I create characters and narratives that feel like they belong out in the world, not just in galleries.

 

// What was your first work that you really celebrated?​​

One of my first oil paintings: Catch of the Day

 

// What percentage of your works were created illegally?

0 - but sometimes it feels like I'm smuggling joy into places it doesn't usually live ;-)

 

// What tools do you usually use for your art, and what do you love about it?

I use a mix of traditional and unconventional tools - from fine liners, copic markers, ink, and watercolor, to acrylics, oil paints, and upcycled materials like used paper bags. I also work digitally when it fits. What I love most is the freedom to combine these elements based on the story I want to tell. Every material has its own personality, and putting them together keeps the process alive, surprising, and fun. There's something deeply satisfying about giving discarded things a second life - and seeing people connect with that.

 

// What role does your mental health play in the creative process?

Drawing is how I stay balanced - especially in stressful times.​

// If you were allowed to choose a spot for your art, what would you choose?

I’d love to exhibit in the 798 Art District in Beijing. It’s a space that blends contemporary expression with urban energy.

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// What do you like to criticize with your art? What parts of the system do you disagree with?

I don’t criticize in a loud or obvious way. Instead, I use my art as an antidote - to bring joy, spark a smile, and offer a moment of lightness in a world that often feels heavy.​

 

// How do you deal with low blows while working on a work?

I’ve learned to deal with those moments by practicing patience - and cutting myself some slack. Not every phase of a piece feels good, and that’s okay. Sometimes things get stuck, frustrating, or messy, but creativity isn’t a straight line.

 

// What three statements would you give to a newcomer?

I’d still call myself a newcomer - but here’s what I’ve learned so far:

1. Allow yourself to create without overthinking.

2. Ugly phases are not failures - they’re just steps.

3. Keep going. Even slow progress is progress.