Lucien Liu (b. 1988) is a Chinese visual artist who employs photography as his primary medium. His monochrome images offer tranquil meditations on landscapes, reflecting his perception of self-sustaining existence and the relentless passage of time.

Lucien dedicates extensive periods to observing the environments, gently uncovering overlooked details and attuning to his own shifting emotions. Through this introspective lens, he seeks a balanced state that deepens his understanding of personal growth and existence. His monochrome tones intentionally blur the viewer’s sense of time and space, while his small, unique prints mirror his journey of self-exploration. Each photograph is meticulously hand-printed using a blend of historical and contemporary photographic techniques, harmonizing with his serene vision of the landscape.

Lucien is living and working in San Francisco.



Education
  • 2016.08 - 2019.12 MFA in Photography. Academy of Art University, San Francisco, United States.
  • 2007.08 - 2011.06 BBM in Media Management. Communication University of China, Beijing, China.



Awards
2020



Exhibitions
2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017
  • CA.94965 | 625 Sutter Gallery, San Francisco, CA.



Publications/Press
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