Yao Yuan (b. 1988) is a non-binary photographer and designer born in Sichuan, China. Using documentation and staging, their photographic work expresses an intrinsic curiosity for intersectionality and spirituality. Their investigations explore the power of storytelling and dramaturgy for undoing the oppressive power of dominant norms, particularly those that relate to gender and sexuality. In recent years, the scope of Yuan’s work has expanded, addressing issues of environmental awareness, non-normative narratives surrounding motherhood, queer intimacy and representation.
