Huang Xiaoliang (b. 1983, Changsha, China) is a Chinese photographer known for his poetic and shadow-filled black-and-white images. His work explores themes of childhood, memory, storytelling, and the blurred line between reality and imagination.
He often uses light, shadow, and silhouette to create dreamlike scenes. These images are staged using paper cutouts, projections, and theatrical setups. The result is cinematic and timeless.
Huang’s photography draws on traditional Chinese aesthetics, yet feels contemporary. He blends folk storytelling with a modern visual language. His work reflects both personal memory and collective imagination.
Rather than capturing real-life events, Huang creates visual fables. His scenes feature children, animals, shadows, and symbolic objects. Each photo feels like a still from an unseen film—mysterious, silent, and filled with meaning.
Huang Xiaoliang has exhibited widely across China, Europe, and the U.S.. His work has been shown at venues like the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, and international photo festivals. Stieglitz19 has presented his work in Europe, supporting his quiet yet powerful presence in contemporary Chinese photography.
Huang continues to explore photography as a way to tell stories without words—through light, silence, and the subconscious.
