Ginger Liu MFA
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Fine Arts (2021-2024) - Yorks St. John University - Paused
M.F.A. Photography (2017) – Manchester School of Art (Distinction)
B.A. (Hons) Contemporary Media Practice – University of Westminster (1994)
Arts4Dementia Early-Stage Dementia Awareness Training for Arts Facilitators (2016)
ActUpNorth Actors Workshop (2016 – 2017)
B.T.E.C. National Diploma in Photography – Southport College of Art (1990)
Founder of GLIU STUDIO
Publications:
Death Futures DOR#6 The 6th International Symposium of the Death Online Research Network 2023
The Johanneans Images - 2021
Artist Statement #5 - Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA) 2020
Portrait of Britain 2018 - “Noni Waking Up in Her Living Room” Forward by Will Self
Women Cinemakers Biennial Edition 2018 - "I Have Lost Myself"
Books:
RAW: On Artist Practice
The Johanneans
Silver Lake 48
Royal and Other Stories
Presentations:
The Digital Afterlife: China - ARCNWC Seldom Heard Forum - Chinese community, health and well-being in North West Coast - 2025
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network in the North West Coast (CRN NWC).
New media, art, and film perspectives on how new technologies are influencing death, grief, and bereavement. 'Digital Legacy' research in palliative care.
‘Digital Legacy’ Design and Technology Event - 2024
Hothouse Manchester 2018 - Artist Talk - IHLM/GMTK Presentation
Manchester School of Art 2018 - Media Talk - I Have Lost Myself
Festivals:
Mr. Mov 2 Video Arts Festival 2018 - Italy - Give Me the Key
Interference Festival 2017 - Poland - I Have Lost Myself
RichterFest-2017 – Science & Artspace – Moscow, Russia - I Have Lost Myself/Give Me the Key
Look11 Liverpool International Photography Festival. “Hollywood.”
Exhibitions:
Artist Statement #5 - Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA) - 2020
Holden Gallery – Manchester 2017 – MFA Show
Holden Gallery – Manchester 2016 – MA Show
Edinburgh House – Manchester 2016
Accidental Archives – Manchester 2016
ThinkTank Gallery – Los Angeles 2014
Perfect Exposure Gallery: “Monday Night Tease Retrospective.” 2013. Los Angeles.
The Assembly Rooms London: “Strange Bedfellows.” 2010 – London Art Fairs and East London’s Photomonth Festival.
New Puppy Gallery Los Angeles: “Framed Stories.” 2010.
DRKRM Gallery Los Angeles: “The Last Picture Show.” 2009.
Finalist Federation of European Photographers. 2012. Lyon.
Silver Winner of the London Photographic Association Portraiture ‘The Nude 2’ competition.
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Ginger’s photography and videos have appeared in MTV, Los Angeles, and London media, music videos, art galleries, and screenings from Hollywood to Moscow.