Natural colors have an appealing power. I was mesmerized by the light flowing in the red valley. After returning to the Kizil Caves, I created this painting, and then I brought it back to the Grand Canyon to create this video.

Materials possess uniqueness. My relationship with “ink” is similar. First, “ink” chose me, and many years later, I firmly chose it. I have had a great and persistent interest in transforming clay or other materials into usable pigments since I was young because colors themselves have immense and complete power. “Five colors of ink” has its philosophical considerations.

The color scheme mainly comes from the Kizil Cave murals. The contrasting colors on the mural surface, after thousands of years of weathering, become increasingly solemn. What we see and feel today is all left by time, as time ultimately chooses the colors that remain and make them more obvious. These colors greatly inspired artists. Since ancient people drew strength and comfort from murals as public art, color must have played an important role regardless of the narrative content of the murals. Using ancient color schemes and pigments has accelerated my life process, and together they have led me to a new stage.