Pixy Liao: Experimental Relationship
21 april – 9 july 2023
centre for contemporary photography, melbourne
Artist: Pixy Liao
Curators: Sophia Cai & Catlin Langford
This is Pixy Liao’s first solo exhibition in Victoria, and is a major presentation of her ‘Experimental Relationship’ series, featuring over 30 of her works.
Pixy Liao is among the most exciting contemporary artists practicing photography today. Born in China, she now resides in New York. Her work is extensively exhibited internationally including recent exhibitions at Fotografiska. Her long-standing project ‘Experimental Relationship’ (2007-) explores gender, relationship and cultural dynamics through a series of staged photographs, often featuring herself and her Japanese partner Moro. The works range from tender and intimate moments to submissive and humorous arrangements.
Pixy Liao: Experimental Relationship opening night. Photography by Cody O’Brien
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Portfolio reviews with Pixy Liao
Monday 17th and Wednesday 19th April 2023, 10am-5pm
Join exhibiting artist Pixy Liao for a one-on-one, face-to-face portfolio review. This is an exciting opportunity for photographers to show their work and receive personal feedback on their practice from a celebrated artist.
Opening night performance
Friday 21 April 2023, 6-8pm
Join us on Friday 21st April to celebrate the opening of Pixy Liao’s ‘Experimental Relationship’ and ‘I Loved You: Works from The White Rabbit Collection.”
From 6pm, browse the exhibition, hear from our director and curator, and enjoy a drink from our friends at Fin Wines and Bodriggy Brewing.
This opening celebration will include a special performance by Pixy Liao and her partner Moro, as PIMO, their music and art collective.
Pixy Liao artist talk
Thursday 6 July, 11am [online]
Join us for an exciting closing week discussion between CCP Project Curator Sophia Cai and exhibiting artist Pixy Liao. Zooming in from New York City, Pixy & Sophia will discuss the artists current exhibition ‘Pixy Liao: Experimental Relationship’ at CCP (closing July 9) and the influences behind this ongoing series.
This free event is being co-presented with Monash University MADA.
Here’s Looking at You: Interrupting the Photographic Gaze
Saturday 8 July, 2-3pm
Panel discussion with Ramak Bamzar, Devika Bilimoria and Janelle Low, moderated by Sophia Cai.
Inspired by the exhibition of Pixy Liao, this panel discussion brings together 3 contemporary Australian artists who use the camera to interrogate and challenge traditional photographic practices rooted in the white and male gaze. Hear from Ramak Bamzar, Devika Bilimoria and Janelle Low in conversation with CCP Project Curator Sophia Cai as they discuss what it means to be behind and in front of the camera.