Experimental Relationship Vol. 1 is an artist book by Pixy Liao.

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ARTIST STATEMENT

This book is mainly a collection of photos from Experimental Relationship project from 2007 to 2017. As a woman brought up in China, I used to think I could only love someone who is older and more mature than me, who can be my protector and mentor. Then I met my current boyfriend, Moro. Since he is 5 years younger than me, I felt that whole concept of relationships changed, all the way around. I became the person who has more authority & power. One of my male friends even questioned how I could choose a boyfriend the way a man would choose a girlfriend. And I thought, “Damn right! That’s exactly what I’m doing, & why not?!”

I started seriously thinking about the significance of this relationship, and experimenting with photographs. My photos explore the alternative possibilities of heterosexual relationships. Moro made me realise that heterosexual relationship doesn’t need to be standardised. Depending on the individuals, every two people will have a different type of relationship. Even if the relationship is not the type we are familiar with, it still exists and has its own benefits. The purpose of this experiment is to break the inherent relationship model and reach a new equilibrium. Because Moro is Japanese, and I am Chinese, this project also describes a love-hate relationship. I plan to continue this project as long as we are together. I hope this is the first collection of photos of severals to follow.

After taking photos of Experimental Relationship for more than 10 years, I've finally decided to put things into a book. I plan to continue this project as long as Moro and I are together. Hopefully, this is the first collection of photos of severals to follow. — Pixy Liao

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COLOPHON

Title: Experimental Relationship Vol. 1
Artist: Pixy Liao
Publisher: Jiazazhi Press
Language: English
Format: Paperback, sewn perfect binding
Dimensions: 168mm x 260mm x 15mm
Edition: Third
Publication Date: 2018