
Zhong Lin: Embracing Uncertainty
PROJECT: 365
WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY: ZHONG LIN
Project 365 is a self-initiated, year-long project that started in April 2020 as a way to produce an image every day and share it on Instagram. Just like a visual diary, the images reflect my mood and emotions of different days. The project has been on my to-do list for quite a long time, but I was always occupied with other work. Then the pandemic started and I thought it would be the right time to start during the lockdown.I have to admit that the idea of making a new image every day on top of other jobs was indeed very ambitious. The shoots were not always planned: There were days that I needed to improvise with very limited time and materials. The challenge of 365 is that it pushed my boundaries under different circumstances. I had to make the most out of everything I had.
I wasn’t sure if I could manage to deliver every single day. Sometimes, I wish the execution could be better but I’ve learned during the process that whatever happens has already happened and I should move on.
This project benefited me every day. It’s was a journey of self-discovery. I believe things happen for a reason, so I’ve really tried to focus more on finding solutions to lockdown rather than blaming the unpleasant situation.
The uncertainty arouses curiosity, and curiosity keeps me questioning my practice.

ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Cover: #365; Model: Sojo, Cindy, Bo Li, San, Chang, Zoe, YuPing Wang, Lucia; MUA: Shin Tsai, Fiona Li
Complete credits for the rest of the images shown in this article are in the captions of the above gallery.