Misty Rain in Jiangnan

May 2023

"Every drop of rain in the Jiangnan region tells ancient stories on the oil-paper umbrella."

The oil-paper umbrella is more than a tool — it’s a cultural symbol. Inspired by Bai Juyi’s Memories of Jiangnan, I’ve long been drawn to its quiet beauty: an umbrella unfolding in the drizzle, like a flower blooming in the rain.

Yet today, it’s disappearing. As folding umbrellas dominate daily life, the oil-paper umbrella — with its delicate craftsmanship — fades from view, caught in the current of modernization.

This work is a tribute to fading heritage and a call to reconnect — not through nostalgia, but through reimagination.

Vermilion Soar 朱雀翱翔

Mist Veil 雾纱

Dreams by the Stream 溪边的梦

Sip of Nostalgia 啜饮乡愁

Whispers of Jiangnan 江南私语

Dance of the Ancient Weaves 古老编织之舞

Lotus Fan in Thatched Shadows 茅影荷扇

Elegance Amidst the Pines 松间雅致

Folds of Time 时间的褶皱

Sonnet of Silver Pin 银针十四行诗

Exhibition

Digital Photography
Dec 2023 （20x30cm) (40x60cm)