Zhichao Liu is a contemporary photography-based artist. His practice attempts to challenge the materiality and extend the spatiality of photography. By sculpting photographs with various materials, he crafts new visual narratives that explore complex stories and social critiques.

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In his latest works, Zhichao delves into the subtle queerness embedded in the everyday interplay between bodies, spaces, and objects. For him, queerness is not simply a matter of identity; it represents an attitude—a resistance to established structures, norms, and values. It embodies a pioneering, experimental spirit that exists within everyone as a potential to defy conventions and embrace uniqueness.

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Zhichao’s exploration focuses on the dynamic relationship among bodies, surrounding spaces, and objects. These elements coexist and interact, shaping the intimate landscapes we inhabit, revealing traces of individuality, habits, preferences, and privacy. Here, he finds the essence of humanity—authentic, endearing, vivid, and full of life. This uniqueness reflects our inner selves and where our hearts are drawn. Zhichao’s practice is fueled by a deep fascination with these subtle connections, and he is passionate about illuminating their ambiguous yet profound relationships through his art