Curtain is a striking series of fashion photography, authored by a Chinese woman who employs the metaphor of the body as a focal point of sexuality, conveyed through intimate selfie nudes. This narrative-driven approach opens up new paths for the genre of fashion photography, intertwining visual storytelling with societal commentary.
Enci Huang’s intention is to meticulously document the entire project through photography and video, delving into provocative themes and challenging societal norms surrounding sexuality. Initially, the veiled figures amidst curtains symbolize a sense of comfort and introspection, gradually giving way to a more revealing portrayal of the body, symbolizing a journey towards clarity and acceptance.
The project is deeply rooted in the cultural context of China, where discussions on sexuality have long been shrouded in taboo and modesty. Through her work, the author seeks to confront and dismantle these societal barriers, urging for a more open dialogue on the subject.
The project Curtain was awareded withITS Special Mention powered by Fondazione Sozzani for its very natural depiction of sexuality and femininity. The images reflect women’s bodies in an intimate way respecting their shapes and movements. This is a photographic narrative on a cultural perspective of body, sexuality, beauty, seen through the eyes of the Chinese people. Flipping through the pages of Enci Huang’s series one can connect with the feelings, desires, fears and loneliness of younger generations in China. By shooting nudes Enci is calling on her own society to face this topic, by showing them the beauty, the elegance, the fragility and the poetry of the female body.
Opening: sunday 23 June, at 15:00
On show in June 2024, from Sunday 23rd to Thursday 27th 2024
Wanqi (Enci) Huang was born in China in 1999. She studied Fashion and Accessories Design at the South China University of Technologyand Fashion Design at the Royal College of Art, London. Her work primarily centers on photography and the theme of openness and vulnerability. Initially, she didn’t find Asian women willing to pose nude, so she became a model herself. The garment series featured in Curtain has been reposted by the well-known British fashion media 1GRANARY and obtained more than 600 followers within 5 days.
Enci Huang
Wanqi (Enci) Huang was born in China in 1999. She studied Fashion and Accessories Design at the South China University of Technologyand Fashion Design at the Royal College of Art, London. Her work primarily centers on photography and the theme of openness and vulnerability. Initially, she didn’t find Asian women willing to pose nude, so she became a model herself. The garment series featured in Curtain has been reposted by the well-known British fashion media 1GRANARY and obtained more than 600 followers within 5 days.
Curtain is a striking series of fashion photography, authored by a Chinese woman who employs the metaphor of the body as a focal point of sexuality, conveyed through intimate selfie nudes. This narrative-driven approach opens up new paths for the genre of fashion photography, intertwining visual storytelling with societal commentary.
Enci Huang’s intention is to meticulously document the entire project through photography and video, delving into provocative themes and challenging societal norms surrounding sexuality. Initially, the veiled figures amidst curtains symbolize a sense of comfort and introspection, gradually giving way to a more revealing portrayal of the body, symbolizing a journey towards clarity and acceptance.
The project is deeply rooted in the cultural context of China, where discussions on sexuality have long been shrouded in taboo and modesty. Through her work, the author seeks to confront and dismantle these societal barriers, urging for a more open dialogue on the subject.
The project Curtain was awareded with ITS Special Mention powered by Fondazione Sozzani for its very natural depiction of sexuality and femininity. The images reflect women’s bodies in an intimate way respecting their shapes and movements. This is a photographic narrative on a cultural perspective of body, sexuality, beauty, seen through the eyes of the Chinese people. Flipping through the pages of Enci Huang’s series one can connect with the feelings, desires, fears and loneliness of younger generations in China. By shooting nudes Enci is calling on her own society to face this topic, by showing them the beauty, the elegance, the fragility and the poetry of the female body.
Opening: sunday 23 June, at 15:00
On show in June 2024, from Sunday 23rd to Thursday 27th 2024
Enci Huang
Wanqi (Enci) Huang was born in China in 1999. She studied Fashion and Accessories Design at the South China University of Technologyand Fashion Design at the Royal College of Art, London. Her work primarily centers on photography and the theme of openness and vulnerability. Initially, she didn’t find Asian women willing to pose nude, so she became a model herself. The garment series featured in Curtain has been reposted by the well-known British fashion media 1GRANARY and obtained more than 600 followers within 5 days.
Enci Huang
Wanqi (Enci) Huang was born in China in 1999. She studied Fashion and Accessories Design at the South China University of Technologyand Fashion Design at the Royal College of Art, London. Her work primarily centers on photography and the theme of openness and vulnerability. Initially, she didn’t find Asian women willing to pose nude, so she became a model herself. The garment series featured in Curtain has been reposted by the well-known British fashion media 1GRANARY and obtained more than 600 followers within 5 days.