PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Visionary Photographer and Curator with over 20 years of experience in visual storytelling, cultural preservation, and institutional leadership.

As the Founding Director of the Dali Photography Museum and the Dali Art Factory, I have pioneered large-scale art and cultural projects.

Proven track record in high-end editorial photography for Taiwan World geographical magazine and international photo exhibition curation.

Expert of film and digital, photography and visual arts education, and cross-cultural artistic exchange.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE COMPETENCIES

Photography & Imaging: Large-format photography, Documentary & Ethnographic research, High-end studio photography, Chinese photography history collection and research.

Leadership & Curation: Art Institutional management, Exhibition design, Art direction, Strategic partnership development.

Education: Private photography mentorship, Curriculum development, Portfolio review & critique. photography mentor.

Cultural Strategy: Cultural heritage revitalization, International art residency management, art space planning.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senpai Culture & Art | Shanghai, China Founder | 2021-Present

Dali Photography Museum | Dali, China Founding Director & Art Director | 2015-2024

• Spearheaded the establishment of the region’s first dedicated photography museum.

• Oversaw permanent collections and the digital archiving of historical ethnic minority imagery, ensuring cultural preservation through high-fidelity imaging standards.

• Curated quarterly international exhibitions, bridging local narratives with global photographic trends.

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Dali Art Factory | Dali, China Founding Director & Art Director | 2013-2024

• Led the adaptive reuse of a decommissioned industrial site into a world-class creative hub, now the primary venue for the Dali International Photography Exhibition (DIPE).

• Curated numerous interdisciplinary art shows and managed a thriving community of 50+ resident artists and international creators.

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Datu Photo Studio | Dali, China Founder | 2009-2025

• Provided premium commercial and fine-art photography services.

• Developed a specialized mentorship program for private students, focusing on the philosophy of photographic expression and advanced technical mastery.

Chinese Local Geography Magazine | Chengdu, China Chief Photographer | 2005-2008

• Directed the visual department for a major national publication; executed complex field assignments in remote regions with a focus on ethnographic documentation.

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World Geographic Magazine (Taiwan) | Remote/International Contributing Editor & Photographer | 2000-2003

• Produced long-form photo-essays and editorial content focusing on the diverse cultural landscapes across Asia.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

• The Bai Nationality in China, 3rd DIPE,Dali,Yunnan,China (2011)

• South of the Clouds South of the River, Luoyang, Henan, China (2011)

• Vanishing scenery，4th DIPE, Dali,Yunnan,China (2012)

• People who live by the river，Xishuangbanna Foto Festival, Xishuangbanna, China (2012)

• East West See Dali, Taiwan Photo Fair (2013)

• Erhai, 5th DIPE, Dali,Yunnan,China (2013)

• Erhai, Xishuangbanna Foto Festival,Xishuangbanna, China (2014)

• Perspectives of Dali, 6th DIPE, Dali,Yunnan,China (2015)

• Shangcang Spring Festival of the Bai‘s, 7th DIPE, Dali,Yunnan,China (2017)

• Transitional Lifestyles in Dali, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, India (2019)

• Perspectives of Dali, 8th DIPE, Dali,Yunnan,China (2019)

• Inside View Other View, 10th DIPE, Dali,Yunnan,China (2023)

  Museum Collections

• Wenlin Street – Permanently collected by the Yunnan Provincial Museum (2013)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

• ERHAI LAKE PHOTO ALBUM (2021)

• Shangcang Spring Festival of Dali (2017)

• East West See Dali (2013)

• The Bai Nationality in China (2011)

• Aerial photography of Dali (2013)

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

• Curatorial Diploma: Central Academy of Cultural Administration (Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Beijing China)

• Council Member: Arts Council of the Dali International Photography Exhibition (DIPE)

• Award: 3rd Prize, “Whose Dali” International Photography Competition (2012)

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U.S. Permanent Resident (EB-1A / E-11) for Extraordinary Ability as an Artist, approved in 2022. Based in Dallas, Texas since 2025.