This Digital Ink series is an innovative fusion of Chinese traditional ink painting and contemporary digital media. Drawing inspiration from classical ink techniques—such as expressive brushstrokes, dynamic lines, and the delicate interplay between presence and absence—their work introduces a modern, abstract layer. Black, the signature color of their compositions, serves as both an homage to the depth of ink’s cultural significance and a metaphor for the creeping darkness of industrial pollutants. Their art speaks directly to the contamination of iconic rivers like the Yellow River, expressing a profound concern for the environmental and cultural impact of pollution. The pixelated textures inherent in their digital paintings mirror the invasion of microplastics into aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing the invisible yet pervasive threat these synthetic particles pose to both water and life. Through work, I offer a powerful reflection on the tension between tradition and modernity, where the historical reverence for nature collides with the harsh realities of today’s technological and industrial landscape. My pieces are not only visual meditations on contamination but also metaphors for the cultural and ecological erosion that comes with unchecked development and consumer excess.