This series meticulously documents the daily toil of workers around the train station. Their harsh working conditions contrast with their resilience and optimism, highlighting the stark realities of those on the lower rungs of society. Like the old train station behind them, these laborers are being pushed to the margins by rapid economic growth and technological advancements. These images urge viewers to acknowledge the struggles of these often-overlooked communities and their silent battle within a changing social landscape.

This is an age of rapid change. When I was little, there were tile-roofed houses outside of my window. I heard birds chirping in the morning and I saw smoke curling up from kitchen chimneys in the afternoon. Nowadays, outside are the sound of construction, the busy traffic flow and high buildings rising up. Shenzhen is an ever-bright city and a representative metropolitan of China. Many young men like me, came here to chase their dream.

Faced with changes, people often feel that life is a dream in which they experience lost, confusion, sadness and frustration but also pleasure, joy, courage, firmness and hope. It is natural to be pessimistic when we have to meet passive choices such as the change of social environment and the passing away of relatives. Like the disappearing train station, many changes cannot be controlled by ourselves. However, there are some changes that can be achieved actively. For example: what kind of career and life do we want? 

The development of city brings change on the family structure gradually and we are part of it. We are too busy to stay at home for long. We have the freedom to pursue the material and spirit goals in our understanding. The once important family-based mode of life is also changing. However, mother as the most important family member, is a special case because her significance is not affected regardless of the change of the outside word.