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Absent Gallery:

How would you describe your creative state?

你会如何讲述自己的创作状态?

Keke:

我目前的创作状态可以说还是在不断的探索与成长。因为还在帕森斯设计学院的摄影研究生阶段，我几乎每周都要与教授分享我的创作进度，这种有时间线的推进方式目前还是极大的推动了我不停地思考新点子和进行新的拍摄尝试。

我的创作过程通常源于日常生活中对周围环境的观察，尤其是那些引起我兴趣的物体或物品。一旦灵感闪现，我便开始思考如何将这些想法转化为具体的艺术形式，无论是表演性视频还是摄影作品。基于我对性别和流动性的个人探索，再把这种个人的、内在的探索，试图通过我的艺术作品传达这种视角。在整个过程中，我不断地挑战和重新定义我对性别、身份和流动性的理解，这些主题在我的作品中占据了核心位置。

My current creative state can be described as one of constant exploration and growth. As I am still in the graduate photography program at Parsons School of Design, I have to share my progress with my professors almost every week, and this timeline has pushed me to keep thinking of new ideas and experimenting with new shots.

My creative process usually stems from observing my surroundings in my daily life, especially those objects or items that pique my interest. Once inspiration strikes, I begin to think about how to translate these ideas into a concrete art form, be it a performative video or a photographic work. Based on my personal exploration of gender and mobility, I then take this personal, internal exploration and try to convey this perspective through my artwork. Throughout this process, I have continually challenged and redefined my understanding of gender, identity and mobility, and these themes have taken centre stage in my work.

Absent Gallery:

What factors have influenced your creation?

请谈谈你的艺术创作受哪些因素影响?

Keke:

其实我的创作过程都还是很松弛的，灵感多来自我最近看的展，看的书，在网络上看的图，甚至走在街上突然看到的偶然有趣的东西都可能激发我的灵感。In fact, my creative process is still very relaxed, and most of my inspirations come from the exhibitions I've seen recently, the books I've read, the pictures I've looked at on the internet, and even the accidental interesting things I suddenly see when I'm walking on the street may inspire me.

Absent Gallery:

What are your upcoming plans or expectations for the artwork?

未来对作品有什么计划或期待?

Keke:

最近最新做的这组作品集合了摄影、视频和装置，通过融入讽刺、幽默和不适感元素，挑战了传统的观念和期待。我打算继续沿着这条路走下去，不断有新的思考和创作，以进一步丰富和深化这个系列。

我期待自己能够不断探索和挑战关于“正常性”的界定，尤其是在性别、身份和文化构建方面。我希望能够通过我的作品，促使人们对于身份的塑造和文化构建中的“正常性”有更深层次的思考。这不仅是对观众的启发，也是我个人对于世界认知的探索和拓展。

同时，我也期望我的作品能够触及更广泛的观众，无论是通过画廊展览、艺术节参展，还是通过数字平台的分享。我希望我的艺术能够成为引发对话和讨论的媒介，不仅在艺术界内部，也能够影响到更多不同背景和兴趣的人群。

This latest body of work done recently is a collection of photographs, videos and installations that challenge conventional ideas and expectations by incorporating elements of irony, humour and discomfort. I intend to continue along this path, with new thoughts and creations to further enrich and deepen this series.

I expect that I will continue to explore and challenge definitions of 'normalcy', particularly in relation to gender, identity and cultural constructs. Through my work, I hope to stimulate deeper thinking about identity and the construction of "normalcy" in culture. This is not only to inspire the audience, but also to explore and expand my personal perception of the world.

At the same time, I hope that my works can reach a wider audience, whether through gallery exhibitions, art festivals, or sharing through digital platforms. I hope that my art can become a medium to spark dialogue and discussion, not only within the art world, but also to reach a wider range of people with different backgrounds and interests.

Absent Gallery：

Describe in one word your feelings or expectations as an artist about the current creative environment.

请用一个词汇描述你作为艺术家（艺术创作者）对目前创作环境的感受或期许。

Keke:  

查缺补漏

Take stock of deficiencies and make up for errors