Chao Liu (b. 1998, Hunan, China)
is a visual artist whose work is deeply rooted in personal experience. His art, characterized by a distinctive figurative style, often unfolds through multiple narratives, reflecting the layered complexities of life.
Through his paintings and drawings, Chao explores themes of the complex emotions of humanity, and a layered dialogue between the resilience of nature and the complexities of personal experience.
Chao wants to reveals the emotional terrain shared by people and nature alike.
His autobiographical approach brings to life both personal and universal experiences, using his own journey as a canvas.
Many of his digital works focus on social spaces such as bars and cafés, offering a lens into the fragility of contemporary public and private environments in Beijing and beyond. Central to his art is an intimate and visceral engagement with nature, human connection, and the dynamics of life itself.
Chao currently resides in Beijing, China.