Pixy Liao is a Chinese artist and photographer based in New York.
She is mostly known for her "Experimental Relationship" series where she stages moments of her life with her male partner, moments of daily or unusual life, often with an awkward twist where she questions gender, sexuality and representation of women in the media.
The photobook "Experimental Relationship Vol. 1" is published in 2018 by Jiazazhi, and the work is displayed during the 2019 Rencontres d'Arles festival.
© Portrait taken from the artist's website
Experimental Relationship Vol. 1
Presentation by Jiazazhi: " « As a woman brought up in China, I used to think I could only love someone who is older and more mature than me, who can be my protector and mentor. Then I met my current boyfriend, Moro. Since he is 5 years younger than me, I felt that whole concept of relationships changed, all the way around. I became the person who has...