Hand-painted using ink on rice paper, Women (1999) is an experimental 16mm animation that brings the fluid, tactile texture of traditional brushwork into a modern cinematic space. The film tracks a young protagonist's journey from youth to self-actualization by deconstructing and reassembling classical Chinese characters—transforming ancient, prescribed strokes into a fluid, visual vocabulary of independence and identity.

A foundational milestone in my artistic journey, this experimental 16mm animation uses that cultural symbolism to chronicle a modern path from adolescence to self-discovery. Awarded the Grand Prix at the Taipei International Film Festival and Best Experimental Film at the New York International Film Festival, this pivotal work established the thematic and conceptual roots of identity, transformation, and heritage that continue to anchor my practice today.