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Curatorial Statement

2002-2009

2010-2018

























1996 Sedentary Woman

1997 Rose and Peppermint in Water

1998 Chuan



2000 Ladies’ Room
2001 Public Space

2001 TOOT


2001 Twice

2002 Women




1996~2002

Reclaiming Identity and 
Agency Through the Feminine Lens


Cui Xiuwen’s early career (1996–2002) is characterized by her confrontational exploration of female sexuality, feminism, and societal expectations. Her works from this period examine the tension between vulnerability and agency, highlighting the struggles of women navigating patriarchal norms, commodification, and cultural taboos. Through video, photography, and digital manipulation, Cui’s work invites viewers to question deeply ingrained ideas about power, morality, and the female experience.


Ladies’ Room

 
                     

Domain: New Media | Video
Techniques: Digital Betacam, PAL, color, sound
Duration: 6 minutes
Domain: New Media | Video
Techniques: Digital Betacam, PAL, color, sound
Duration: 6 minutes
Domain: New Media | Video
Techniques: Digital Betacam, PAL, color, sound
Duration: 6 minutes
Domain: New Media | Video
Techniques: Digital Betacam, PAL, color, sound
Duration: 6 minutes
Domain: New Media | Video
Techniques: Digital Betacam, PAL, color, sound
Duration: 6 minutes
Domain: New Media | Video
Techniques: Digital Betacam, PAL, color, sound
Duration: 6 minutes
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Digital Betacam, PAL, color, sound
6 minutes
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Chuan                      
         





舛 Chuan-1, 1998
Oil on canvas
130×160cm
舛 Chuan-2, 1998
Oil on canvas
100×180cm
舛 Chuan-3, 1998
Oil on canvas
130×160cm
舛 Chuan-4, 1998
Oil on canvas
100×180cm
舛 Chuan-5, 1998
Oil on canvas
130×160cm
舛 Chuan-6, 1998
Oil on canvas
130×160cm
舛 Chuan-7, 1998
Oil on canvas
100×180cm







Through these works, Cui Xiuwen unpacks the cultural tension surrounding female identity, presenting a complex critique of societal norms. At the same time, her work celebrates the quiet strength and resilience of women, offering a meditation on their capacity to navigate and resist oppressive structures.