I can still wake up the next day and feel that there's something that needs to be done, which always amuses me.

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

The [China] government has improved in the last years. Of course, the structure is still the same; there's still a one-party system and strong censorship.

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.

Life is never guaranteed to be safe, so we better use it while we are still in good condition.

I never regret anything.

Once I was in New York, I completely had no interest for a long time in what happened in China because I had been through so much. Seeing my father's life struggle and so many whole generations lose their potential or possibility in their lives. Just being pushed into this political struggle and the damage done not only to their lives but their relatives.