Hands of a Thousand Thieves
2025Oil on Canvas37.4 in x 25.6 in
Hands of a Thousand Thieves addresses the long-term issue of looting and abuse of cultural artifacts. The painting features the slogan: 'Protecting culture starts from me' ironically juxtaposing the urgent call for cultural preservation against China's historical vulnerability to illicit trafficking and mismanagement. Today, many Chinese people are striving for cultural confidence and national pride, advocating for the return of stolen artifacts and the preservation of their rich heritage.