Merry Christmas: To the Innocence We Eventually Lose (Patreon)

聖誕快樂，謝謝大家

Merry Christmas, my dear partners.

On this day that symbolizes giving and reunion, I want to present you with this special collection of works.

The muse in these frames is an old friend I collaborated with on a magazine feature many years ago. I remember when we first met, she was just a college student with clear, bright eyes. As time flowed on, we both entered the professional world, struggling for survival and ideals on our respective paths. This reunion lacks the rawness of our youth but carries a unique understanding and melancholy shared between adults.

We talked a lot during the shoot about growth, gains, and losses. In the process of growing up, we have all unknowingly left behind much of our innocence.

These photos are our response to that sentiment. Amidst these Christmas gift boxes that symbolize materialism, she chose to present herself naked, wearing only pure white gloves and a ruffled collar. Even in the chaotic adult world, we still yearn to preserve that untouched piece of whiteness deep within our souls.

For me, the "Christmas Spirit" this year lies in reflection: looking back at the fearless self we once were, and embracing the self that, though scarred, continues to strive for life.

Thank you for your support throughout this year. It is because of you that my creative journey can continue.

May you all find a moment of inner peace tonight.

各位親愛的夥伴們，聖誕快樂。

在這個象徵贈予與團聚的日子裡，我想送給大家這組有點特別的作品。

畫面中的繆思，是我多年前曾合作過雜誌專題的老朋友。記得當年初次相遇時，她還只是一位眼神清澈的大學生。時光流轉，如今我們都已步入社會，在各自的軌道上為了生存與理想掙扎。這次重逢，我們少了一些當年的青澀，卻多了一份成年人之間特有的默契與感嘆。

我們在拍攝時聊了很多，關於成長，關於得失。其實我們都在長大的過程中，不知不覺遺落了許多純真。

這組照片就是我們對這份感觸的回應。在這些象徵物質的聖誕禮物盒之間，她選擇赤裸地展現自己，僅僅戴著純白的手套與領飾。即便身處在紛擾的成人世界裡，我們依然渴望在靈魂深處，保留那一塊未被污染的潔白。

對我來說，今年的「聖誕精神」在於回望，回望那個曾經毫無畏懼的自己，並擁抱現在這個雖然受過傷、卻依然努力生活的自己。

謝謝你們這一年來的支持，是你們讓童立的創作得以延續。

願你們在這個夜晚，都能找回內心片刻的平靜。