Being invited to speak in the Visual and Material Perspectives on East Asia Talk Series at the University of Chicago represents a meaningful recognition in the field of East Asian art history. This prestigious series, co-organized by the Center for the Art of East Asia and the Department of Art History, regularly features leading international scholars whose work shapes current debates in visual and material culture. Delivering a lecture in this forum highlights the scholarly value and international relevance of my research, while also providing an opportunity to engage with one of the most vibrant academic communities in East Asian studies in North America