I started Soothing Playground on Instagram in 2024.

I gave up art when I was a teenager.

After receiving a poor grade in a public art exam — and fearing the stereotype of the “starving artist” — I walked away from the one thing my heart truly loved. At the time, drawing meant everything to me.

Now, in my late thirties, I’ve returned to painting — not to chase success, but to reconnect with a part of myself I had buried.

I’ve dedicated myself to capturing those small “Instagram-worthy” moments and turning them into paintings. It’s interesting to ponder whether the small, simple moments in life are the true indicators of a happy life. While these snapshots paint a beautiful picture, it’s easy to get lost in other people’s lives when scrolling through social media.

我曾經放棄畫畫。

我是一個會考美術成績不好的畫畫人。同時是一個美術指導，廣告公司副創意總監。

我現在已經從事美術超過10年，只想用生命繼續創作。

你認同微小簡單的生活片段才是幸福的證明嗎？當我一直滑手機的時候，看到每一個人都把自己好生活的證明放上來，所謂「igable」，看著美好的畫面，很快就會迷失在別人的生活裡。

但其實幸福是什麼？「歲月靜好」才是真正的奢侈品。你今天過得平靜嗎？你又有活在自己眼前的生活嗎？

作品既是我成長的城市啟發，也是我靜靜逃避喧鬧的革命。我無法恨這座城市，只能一直逃避。