This work, The Header refers to a series of paintings by Zeng Jianyong. These paintings depict children with exaggerated features, particularly large heads and wide eyes, evoking a sense of innocence mixed with anxiety.

The title likely refers to the highest-achieving children in each class at school. In some educational systems, being a "header" is a prestigious position with recognition and perhaps pressure from parents and peers. However, Jianyong seems to suggest that being a Header can also bring negative consequences, such as envy and bullying from classmates. The paintings depict the children with expressions of fear and signs of physical abuse, indicating the harsh realities they may face despite their academic success.

Overall, Zeng Jianyong's The Header series explores themes of childhood, pressure to excel academically, and the complexities of social dynamics within school environments. The paintings serve as a commentary on the challenges and struggles children face as they navigate the expectations placed upon them by society and their peers.