“Since September 2023, I started exploring art exhibitions in Chengdu on Xiaohongshu, and I knew it would be a long-term project. But I’ve been realizing more and more that it’s also a money issue. The costs for transportation, food, and other miscellaneous expenses really add up. It’s not easy if you want to attend every exhibition in the Chengdu area. But I’ve met a lot of artists and masters along the way, and taking photos with them has become the biggest achievement of this whole plan. Sharing these photos here—hope they give you a laugh!”
“Originally, inspired by Teacher Lu Rongzhi, I aimed to develop in the direction of becoming an artist. However, due to my environment and personal health issues, I lacked patience. My focus on painting kept getting delayed, and for the past 20 years, I have actually been involved in media, harboring ambitions in art and design media. After graduating from university, I started a media platform called “Back Wall,” originally a student forum at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, which later closed for various reasons. In reality, working on exploration exhibitions on Xiaohongshu is also a good idea. It’s ideal to participate and document a year in the Chengdu art scene. I’ve found it quite challenging. My interpersonal skills haven’t fully returned to my younger self, and my financial situation has also become tight. I’m especially grateful for the support from Ms. Zhao Huan and Mr. Zeng Pu, which provided me with initial motivation.”
——Tanxiaozheng 2024.09.26 (Chengdu)
（Take a photo with some artists and critics）
The categories of art exhibitions are also diverse, ranging from sculpture, imaging, painting, anime aesthetics, and more. I have learned a lot and come to understand the vastness of society, and there are other exciting times and spaces beyond my own.
（Exhibition of Partial Exploration）