To Travel is To Live.

画这一幅，不是怀念，而是纪念。看见自己曾经在艰难中的持续进步～ 工作的经历也是学习的契机，看到复杂组织架构里的各样的人，也看往来形形色色的游客，最后能真的看见自己，继续开拓自己的擅长和坚持。感受从来都是宝贵的，拥有想法和执行力具备教育情怀的人，所有的经历都可以作为一种转化，没有绝对的起落点，所有都可以归整合一，在恰当的时候。最重要的是，博物馆的存在是为了“以教育之名”，从自然博物馆走出来，不仅只是看标本，更是走入真正的大自然，能够转变眼光看真实的自然，或许是最大的意义。因为大自然永远是最佳教育之地。因祂创造奇妙万物，而我能画任何想画，是回应呼召、是恩赐和祝福。感恩生命充满亮光。

*注：“上海自然博物馆的历史最早可追溯到1868年由法国天主教神父韩伯禄Pierre Marie Heude创立的徐家汇博物院(中国最早的博物馆，1933年更名为震旦博物院)”

I painted the museum where I worked as a Full-time Museum Educator and Exhibition Area Management function at the Shanghai Natural History Museum, a branch of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. My time there has had a significant impact on me. In China, the Bianzhi system is a unique feature of public institutions, and passing the necessary examinations is essential to secure a stable position as a staff member with government benefits at one of the country's leading museums. The museum, known for its distinctive architecture, is located in Jing'an Sculpture Park and officially re-opened in 2015, the year I joined.

Museums are complex organizations that serve multiple functions, especially in natural science, where they act as research centers and promote public education. Each function plays an important role, transforming the museum into an informal learning environment. I benefited greatly from this experience, as it opened my eyes to the wonders of nature. I also had the privilege of working with talented mentors who are passionate educators, scholars, and many amazing volunteers from different backgrounds. Nonetheless, I encountered the complexities of workplace dynamics within such a prominent institution. Like any workplace, it had its ups and downs, reminding me that no organization or individual is perfect. No matter what, in many ways, museums are responsible for promoting social justice through education, which lies at the heart of effective museum education.

Working with challenges and many projects involves gaining knowledge and insights, fostering a love for nature, and exploration. When I recall now, when I paint in 2025, which is 10 years later to look back, I am so grateful for my friends and family visiting me, especially my aunt, cousin, grandparents, the memories with family are what I value most.

I am still grateful for my previous work experience; it cultivated me, for I am now an artist and art educator. I still appreciate nature and keep learning about it, for God made His masterpiece of the natural world.

2025.5.18