When Liu Wei set about preparing this solo exhibition, he was full of anticipation. However, as time went by, the original excitement faded away and confusion overtook him. In nearly four months, he didn’t paint anything for the reason that he felt a little bit lost.

Liu Wei does not have much fantasy about his own works. In terms of painting, he is very down-to-earth. He never “highly appreciates” his own works. Instead, he knows he still has a long way to go. After having completed such good works as Merry-go-round, The Distant Place, and Bumper Crop, he did not express excitement at and satisfaction with success. On the contrary, he was acutely aware of the fact that his career would come to an end if he did not let go of these achievements and make breakthroughs.