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

China and the U.S. are two societies with very different attitudes towards opinion and criticism. In China, I am constantly under surveillance. Even my slightest, most innocuous move can - and often is - censored by Chinese authorities.

All the rich people collect traditional Chinese art. So it's very natural for Chinese families to still see art as the highest human performance and send their children to this field.

All movies in China are censored. Out of 600 movies produced in China, only 60 are allowed to show in theatres.

The media is the message. It carries the full intention and the meaning. Once you change it...it's very disturbing.

My understanding of Chinese history is limited. So far, I have only scratched its surface; I wish I could find out more.

Any design, any city, any kind of craziness or tragedy, it all comes from a long time of preparation.