Yuetian Gao is a visual artist born in China and currently based in New York. Rooted in personal experiences of cultural dislocation, his interdisciplinary practice spans photography, sculpture, and installation. Gao explores the fluidity of selfhood, viewing identity not as a fixed state but as an ongoing process of fragmentation and reconstruction. His creative process often begins with sculpture, which he transforms through the camera lens, moving beyond mere documentation. By flattening these three-dimensional forms into two-dimensional images, he creates new narratives that reflect the impermanence of memory. Through layered forms and shifting perspectives, Gao’s work invites viewers to navigate the space between reality and representation. His work has been exhibited at venues such as the Pingyao International Photography Festival, the Staller Arts Center, and the Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery.

 

MFA in Photography

Parsons School of Design 2027

BFA in Studio Art, Minor in Digital Arts

Stony Brook University 2023