Art doesn’t need galleries to exist. It lives quietly in the overlooked corners of everyday life—where light, objects, and time meet without intention. My work seeks these small, unnoticed moments, asking us to reconsider what we call “real” and to encounter art not through spectacle, but through presence.

Murakami’s vibrant spectacle contrasts with my subtle exploration of daily life, body, and perception—inviting viewers to slow down and truly feel.

I visited PS1’s The Gatherers, observing the persistence of found-object art and exploring how my own work approaches objects, the body, and daily life differently.

Dana Claxton’s work at MoMA offers a striking departure from painting—a ritual-based visual language rooted in cultural presence.

At MoMA, I reconnected with Richard Serra’s Equal, reflecting on how the work inspired my long-standing artistic focus on spatial tension and perception.

Artist Le Xi (奚乐) redefines pedagogical boundaries at SCFAI (Class of 2011), guiding students through "The Mysterious Loop" to challenge traditional cinematography. From balloon-Pollock installations to mechanical Monroe deconstructions, this archive documents a multi-dimensional laboratory where personal survival context is integrated into the architecture of the moving image.

As Mentor for The Putney School’s Artistic Immersion Program, Le Xi (奚乐) explores "Art as a Way of Living." Through sensory engagement at SCFAI studios and immersive family life in Chongqing, this project redefines art as a vital key to deciphering the deep codes of culture.

In my teaching notes for the “Sketching (Transforming Visual Language)” course, first-year students explored independent thinking, challenged sketching habits, and integrated personal experience, embodiment, and persistence into their creative process.

In 2014, I took a 2,300-mile road trip across the U.S. East Coast to reconnect with art in physical space. From Mass MoCA to Atlanta’s High Museum, I encountered works that challenged perception, embodied thought, and reminded me that true understanding comes from being present—with the art, in the moment.

On June 28, 2014, I joined fellow artists on a visit to Anyue, Sichuan—home to thousands of ancient stone carvings. Scattered across hills and villages, these weathered sculptures reflect local faith and humble craft. Quiet and unassuming, they offered a powerful encounter with time, presence, and the rhythms of everyday life.

In 2014, I taught senior students at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute through their graduation projects. Balancing aesthetics and inner conflict, they explored visibility, action, and honesty in creation. This reflection shares moments from the exhibition Looking Left, Looking Right—a search for clarity in the unseen and unsaid

Le Xi Studio launched an experimental art project in Chongqing’s Metro Line 6, transforming public space into an inclusive, concept-driven platform. Emphasizing participation and daily life, the project invited everyone to be an artist and redefined urban imagination through contemporary art.