EMI

In the "Labyrinth of the Self," EMI's sensual self-portraits give viewers a window into her vision of sexual experience and desire. While some viewers may feel voyeuristic looking at this series, EMI consciously chooses the poses, lighting, and garments that she uses to present herself, thereby giving herself agency.

Labyrinth of the Self

Self-Portrait No. 1

2007

Gelatin silver print

17.8 × 11.6 cm

Self-Portrait No. 2

2007

Gelatin silver print

17.8 cm × 11.6 cm

Self-Portrait No. 3

2007

Gelatin silver print

17.8 cm × 11.6 cm

Self-Portrait No. 4

2007

Gelatin silver print

17.8 cm × 11.6 cm

Self-Portrait No. 5

2007

Gelatin silver print

17.8 cm × 11.6 cm

Self-Portrait No. 6

2007

Gelatin silver print

17.8 cm × 11.6 cm

Self-Portrait No. 7

2007

Gelatin silver print

17.8 cm × 11.6 cm

Self-Portrait No. 8

2007

Gelatin silver print

17.8 cm × 11.6 cm

Self-Portrait No. 9

2001

Gelatin silver print

17.8 cm × 11.6 cm

Self-Portrait No. 10

2007

Gelatin silver print

17.8 cm × 11.6 cm

Self-Portrait No. 11

2001

Inkjet print

50.8 cm × 42 cm

Self-Portrait No. 12

2001

Inkjet print

50.8 cm × 42 cm

Self-Portrait No. 13

2001

Inkjet print

50.8 cm × 42 cm

Self-Portrait No. 14

2001

Inkjet print

50.8 cm × 42 cm

Self-Portrait No. 15

2001

Inkjet print

50.8 cm × 42 cm

Self-Portrait No. 16

2001

Inkjet print

50.8 cm × 42 cm

Self-Portrait No. 17

2001

Inkjet print

50.8 cm × 42 cm

Self-Portrait No. 18

2001

Inkjet print

50.8 cm × 42 cm

Self-Portrait No. 19

2001

Inkjet print

50.8 cm × 42 cm

Self-Portrait No. 20

2001

Inkjet print

50.8 cm × 42 cm

Edition: 15

Artist's Bio

EMI (b. Beijing, China)
EMI has retired and currently lives in Nagoya, Japan.

Solo Exhibitions:
2007 "The Labyrinth of the Self," Inter Art Center / Gallery, Beijing, China

Group Exhibitions:
2002 Pingyao International Photography Festival, Pingyao, China
2002 Red Gate Gallery, Beijing, China
2005 Pingyao International Photography Festival, Pingyao, China
2008 Pingyao International Photography Festival, Pingyao, China