Sixteen-Sixty

After completing major contemporary installation projects such as Site 2801, Life's Crossroad, Essence of Tai Chi, and Ethereal Ink, artist Gong Yuebin transitioned from visual arts to literary exploration. In this deeply personal memoir, Gong reflects on his life's journey, recounting stories of struggle, perseverance, and growth. The book is framed by two significant milestones in Gong's life: his sixteenth and sixtieth years. At sixteen, growing up in a poverty-stricken village near the Yello