ABOUT MENGZHU LI

Mengzhu Li (Helen) is a visual artist and photographer based in both China and the UK. She graduated in 2023 with a Master's degree in Contemporary Photography and Philosophy from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, after earning a Bachelor's degree in Photography from Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. 

 

Her work explores personal and social identities among East Asian women, focusing on themes such as belonging, mother-daughter relationships in only-child families, and evolving gender dynamics in multicultural contexts.

 

Helen’s photography is rooted in sensory and emotional experiences, utilizing imagery as her primary medium alongside video, text, handmade books, and installations. Her art emphasizes emotional connections, inviting audiences to reflect on the intersections of culture, gender, and social environments from diverse female perspectives. By linking her work to broader societal contexts, she seeks to uncover universal resonances and capture the responsibilities inherent in artistic creation.