Lifeng Liao
Costume & Textiles Designer
Contact Details:
E-mail: liaolifeng0904@gmail.com
Instagram: @lifeng_liao_
Linkedin: Lifeng Liao
Lifeng Liao (b.1998) was born in Shenzhen, China, she lives and works in London, United Kingdom. Raised in a subtropical city, Liao was surrounded by skyscrapers as well as flourishing tropical plants. The vibrant colours she saw in her daily life shaped her colourful aesthetics. Liao is a self-confessed ‘nerd’, immersed in fantasy, animation, films, and video games, she developed a strong interest in storytelling and world-building through her practice.
Liao’s practice focuses on the process of self-exploration, visual presentation of emotions, as well as symbolism. Being an Eastern Asian woman living in Europe, Liao is influenced by culture and aesthetics from both east and west. Her experience makes her question her identity constantly, Liao often has the feeling of ‘not belonging to anywhere’, she wants to tell her story through her practice. Liao works across textiles, costume, and illustration, she primarily uses natural fibres such as silk, drawn to their delicacy, softness, and expressive potential.
Liao holds a Master Degree in Textiles (2024) from Royal College of Art, and a Bachelor Degree in Costume (2021) from Wimbledon College of Arts. Her works were featured in several group exhibitions across the UK and Europe.