At the core of "Most People Are Other People" lies the pursuit to understand how self-identity is simultaneously a collective inheritance and a personal quest. The project taps into the diverse layers of self-perception and the external influences that shape it, such as familial ties, cultural norms, and social-political forces. Using China's dynamic cultural landscape as a canvas, the collection reflects on how these forces interact to mould an individual's identity.
Central to the project is the red cloth—a potent symbol that ties the pieces together, representing the bloodline of family and the thread of cultural continuity. Red, in its vibrancy, is the common denominator that traverses through each work, yet it carries unique narratives that speak to the internal struggles and external pressures of defining oneself.
The red cloth serves as both a unifier and divider. It drapes over subjects in traditional family portraiture, signifying the weight and warmth of heritage. In contemporary settings, it transforms—becomes a curtain, a costume, a shroud—illustrating the various roles one performs and the layers one must peel back to uncover the self beneath.
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