It’s rare to see Zhou Sicong reveling in her own work. Her emotions seem perpetually restrained; perhaps her nature leans toward solitude. This suppressed and lonely state of mind constitutes a significant aspect of her character as an artist, determining her unassuming qualities as a person and as a painter. Like a cicada, she silently absorbs the nutrients necessary for her survival and quietly spins her own silk.

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