Xueqin Xie
Xueeqin Xie is a Chinese-born, London-based photographer, whose work focuses on perspective and the ‘male gaze’ in classical European art.
When looking at classical paintings in the galleries, the depictions of male subjects compares to female subjects both suprised Xueqin Xie. Male subjects hold globes and stand proudly, almost daring the onlooker to question their achievements. Female subjects on the hand lie passive, often nude with demurely painted faces. Xueqin seeks to invert gender stereotypes in art by inserting herself in the male subject’s place in some of the most iconic art and celebrated art pieces.
The lack of female artists within the art cannon must examined. The isuue of male gaze transcends classical paintings. It permeates modern culture from literature to film to social modeia. Women’s bodies continue to be commodified and objectified for a male auidence. Xueqin’s insertion of herself into history redresses this issure and asks onlooker to think about gendei in art and culture and whether these ‘norms’ should continue.
Exhibition
2024. Emerging Artists Exhibition, UK
2024. Stay Curious, USA
2024. Pinhgyao International Photography Festival, China
2024. Shutter Hub Yearbook2024, UK