About

Claire Liu is a cross-disciplinary visual artist specializing in fashion photography, styling, and art direction, with expertise in makeup and design. She is pursuing a Master's in Fashion Photography at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design from Sichuan Normal University. Her design and visual arts background provides a strong foundation for her creative practice.

Her work integrates theatrical storytelling, experimental aesthetics, and a distinct personal visual language. She explores themes of identity, social issues, visual culture, and aesthetic symbolism through imagery. Claire's photography extends beyond fashion representation, critically reflecting consumerism, identity construction, and contemporary culture.

 

Artistic Vision

Claire believes photography is not merely a visual medium but a mirror of social and cultural structures. Her work interrogates the multiplicity of identity, the intersection of fashion and consumerism, and the deconstruction of visual symbols. She seeks to build a world between reality and fantasy, encouraging audiences to rethink the essence of beauty, fashion, and individuality in contemporary society.

 

Achievements & Collaborations

- Featured in major fashion magazines including 《BEAUTICA》, 《6X HAIR Magazine》, and 《PAP Magazine》, with a social media reach exceeding 1w likes per post.
- Cover photographer for 《SELIN Fashion Magazine》, garnering over 1w likes.
- Winner of the 2022 IPA International Photography Awards (Honorable Mention, Fashion Advertising) and recipient of awards from Milan    Design Week and the National Digital Art and Design Competition.
- Worked backstage at New York Fashion Week 2025, contributing to runway makeup design.
- Former fashion photography and sales assistant at Louis Vuitton.
- Styling team for Mango TV reality show 《Call Me By Fire》.