We are living in a popular culture where everything is overexposed.

Through my work and ways of expression, I strive to engage in dialogue with the society that I am living in.

If there is no free speech, every single life has lived in vain

Any politician who respects China's government should tell it openly what is in his heart. It is disrespectful to keep quiet about such issues - both vis-a-vis the government and the people concerned.

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. Art should live in the heart of the people. Ordinary people should have the same ability to understand art as anybody else. I don’t think art is elite or mysterious. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate art from politics is itself a very political intention.

During the days in detention, I thought most about the moon.

The tragic reality of today is reflected in the true plight of our spiritual existence. We are spineless and cannot stand straight.