"Do not look at things too seriously. Do not regret things in the past. Believe in fate. You are what you are born with- you can't change. You will have these qualities for life. But there are limitations- there are things you will never accomplish. There won't be many things that make you extremely happy or sad. The middle way is the way of life. You must accept that. It is a comfortable state of being- free from desire. It is best to know your abilites. Work hard. That is today's success."

-Xu Bing

As an artist, I try to be influenced as much as possible by the world around me. I use my own interpretations and experiences to convey my thoughts. However, I believe art requires more of us than just personal reflection. It is a selfish thing to keep your ideas to yourself.

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