I traveled across China, visiting over 100 non-material cultural heritage masters, learning about ancient crafts like lacquerware, silk weaving, and wood joinery. Seeing these artisans work, I realized how much dedication and patience go into preserving these traditions. It deepened my respect for these crafts and inspired my new projects.

Both are about working with time, rather than against it. Lacquerware requires patience—each layer takes days to dry, sometimes months to complete. Traditional woodworking, like mortise and tenon joinery, shows how craftsmanship can last generations without nails or glue. These traditions hold lessons beyond technique— they teach us about balance, sustainability, and respect for materials.

The essence is the same—letting the audience feel rather than be told. But now, I want to dig deeper into the history and meaning behind these traditions. My upcoming project on tea culture won’t just show brewing but the full cycle—planting, harvesting, drying, and serving—so viewers can appreciate the journey behind simple things in life.

Yes, I’ve thought about it. My videos already resemble silent films, but I’d love to create something more structured—a documentary that blends storytelling with traditional craftsmanship. I want to explore how these ancient techniques can be presented in a cinematic way.

Because it taps into something universal—the longing for simplicity, for connection to nature, for creating things by hand. In today’s fast-paced world, people appreciate the slowness and care in traditional crafts. No matter where we are, the feeling of preparing food, growing plants, or making something beautiful with our own hands is something we all understand.

I want to keep exploring traditions, but also find ways to integrate them into modern life. How can ancient dyeing techniques be used in sustainable fashion? How can traditional food preservation reduce waste? I don’t just want to document these crafts—I want to see them thrive in today’s world.