[1][2][3] He has long given attention to problems relating to the mental and spiritual well-being of individuals and has focused his research and professional activities on such illnesses.

Zhou's work as an artist, filmmaker, and writer depicts alienation – between people, places, and a "broader and homogenized culture.

When Zhou was 7 years old his father taught him how to use a film camera and produce sharper photos, sparking the start of his love of photography.

In 2015 he shifted more of his attention to photography, honing his skills through various experiences, including a stint on the set of a TV show and shooting at Paris Fashion Week in 2016.

He then officially became a photographer and embarked on a career behind the lens, shooting photos of giant engineering projects and high-speed rail infrastructure using drones.