Pixy Liao uses an abundance of humour, intimacy, and playfulness as she captures her relationship in photographs. To Pixy and her partner Moro, the world is a theatre set: she uninhibitedly chronicles their romance in portraits, both at home and (far) away.
Experimental relationship
Pixy uses her work to explore and question existing gender roles, relationship dynamics, cultural traditions and expectations. In everything she makes, she is the boss. Whether dressed opposite her nude partner, standing while he lies, or conspicuously operating the camera self-timer – Pixy is in control.
The photographs are inspired by art history and the media: the origins may be found in a cover of a contemporary fashion magazine, or just as easily in a classicist painting from circa 1800. Pixy often starts out with an idea for a composition, but is subsequently guided by spontaneous prompts. Moro’s input also plays a role. The result: photographs that playfully combine references and inventions.
About Pixy
Pixy Liao (Shanghai, 1979) studied graphic design in Shanghai and photography in Memphis, Tennessee. She began her continuous series Experimental Relationship in the United States in 2007, and from 2012 onwards, has been producing more intimate work in the series For your eyes only. Her work has been included in many solo and group exhibitions in the United States, Europe, Australia and Asia.
