Song Kun received her BFA and MFA from the Oil Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, China, in 2002 and 2006. She is considered one of the outstanding representative artists of Chinese contemporary art and the founder of the N12 Art Group. She currently lives and works in Beijing, China.

Infinity derives from the Buddhist concept of an endless wisdom ocean, comparing Dharma wisdom to the inclusive and profound sea. All beings' karma in this world manifests within it—with the waves rising and falling but water's nature endures—revealing the wisdom of fusion and coexistence. Tears of Mermaid comes from an ancient Chinese myth and is a prime example of Eastern feminism. The mermaid has a fish tail and human torso, living on both land and water. She has two extraordinary gifts. One is weaving: her translucent, waterproof fabrics are favored by dragon nations, enabling her to survive on land. The other is that her tears turn into pearls, which she uses to reward her lovers and benefactors.

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