Artist of the day: Artist of the Day, June 11, 2026 : Ziqian Liu, a Chinese photographic artist (#2550)

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Artist of the Day, June 11, 2026 : Ziqian Liu, a Chinese photographic artist (#2550)

Ziqian Liu is a Chinese photographic artist based in Shanghai. Her works are all created independently with a camera and a tripod.

In her works, she combines her own body, plants, mirrors, and light and shadow to continuously explore the symbiotic state of harmony between humans and nature, which is the first theme of her work. She believes that humans are equal to other living beings in nature. We exist in the same world, breathe the same air, and rely on each other. It is in this balanced symbiosis that beauty is most fully realized. She aims to allow viewers to experience the beauty and power of life in the tranquil world she constructs.

The second theme is about perspective. Familiar objects often remain in our minds in fixed forms. However, she wants to convey through her work that observing the same object from different angles can lead to new discoveries. She uses mirrors to illustrate the multifaceted and relative nature of things, helping viewers understand the world from different perspectives. Mirrors are tools for self-awareness and introspection. Mirrors also serve as a bridge to show the inclusive and interdependent relationship between herself and the objects around her.

She rarely shows faces in her works. She believes that the silhouette in the frame can represent anyone. Different viewers will have different interpretations and imaginations about the work, which is the charm of photographic creation and the reason why photographic art attracts her. Her works have been exhibited in cities such as Shanghai, Milan, London, and Los Angeles. She has been interviewed and featured in media outlets including China Daily, ELLE China, VOGUE Portugal, and IGNANT.

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