Born and raised in Beijing, I began my filmmaking journey with ethnographic work across China before relocating to the United States, where I spent several years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My works serve as sociocultural observations and critiques of Western society and its interactions with the East. I see myself as both a "bridge worker" and a "ferryman" between Chinese and American cultures, delving into themes of belonging, humor, history, memory, food, and the uncertainty and fluidity shaped by my cultural identity. As a transplant constantly navigating the space between my roots and my current surroundings, I draw energy from this dynamic flux, fueling my passion for art-making and informing my perspective on the world around me.