Woman Crush Wednesday: Zhongjia Sun
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Interview by Qimei Fu
I see quite a few Chinese cultural elements in your commercial work, which is not so common to use in most advertisements in China, as I know. How do you incorporate those elements with the products?
I have always been interested in bringing Chinese cultural elements to the shoot, either in my personal work or commercial work. For me, it’s like opening an Asian fusion restaurant, all the cuisines have mixed with eastern and western elements, which could be the species, the ingredients and cooking method.
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Do you have any hobbies that keep you creative?
I got inspired easily. Walking on the street, going to museums, and having conversations with people, I find inspiration everywhere.
How did the COVID 19 pandemic affect your perspective?
It has affected me in so many ways. I have become especially close to nature, something I didn’t feel before.
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What are you working on now?
I am working on several commercial projects and a new personal series of flower arrangements.
Describe your creative process in one word.
Improvisation.
If you could teach a one-hour class on anything, what would it be?
The art of MANGA.
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What was the last book you read or film you saw that inspired you?
Paprika directed by Satoshi Kon.
What is the most played song in your music library?
Lust by The Raveonettes.
How do you take your coffee?
I like drinking black coffee in the morning and latte in the afternoon.
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