"She" is a series of images documenting the women artists around me in their private working spaces, their studios. By using large format analog photography, I intend to hold the viewers' gaze longer, reflecting how I see them. What do we see when we see a woman artist? I see their strength, their intelligence, and their ambition. By including my self-portrait, as one of them, I see them as I see myself.
Tian Liu is a Chinese photographer, inspired by her living experiences between China and the U.S. Her work delves into identity, belonging, and gender, challenging societal norms and exploring personal and collective stories. Through her photography, Liu captures the nuances of cultural and personal narratives, aiming to connect individual experiences with larger societal themes. She received her M.F.A. in Photography and Media from the California Institute of the Arts in 2024.
