Even if I have hundreds of things to do, the disconnected feeling is still there because it is very hard to find a real purpose of life.

I grew up in a desert, which has no kind of imagination.

I don't think it's worth discussing new directions in the context of Chinese art - there were no old directions, either. Chinese art has never had any clear orientation.

My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting in museums or about hanging it on the wall.

Creativity is part of human nature. It can only be untaught.

To call yourself a Chinese artist or woman artist or African artist reflects a certain kind of condition. To me, that is not necessary.

Dictatorship is a story about death of others who turn out to be you coincidently.