b. 1948, Changchun, China. Lives and works in California, USA.

Hung Liu is considered to be one of the most famous Chinese female painters living in North America. Using historical photographs as inspiration for her artworks, her subjects over the years have included prostitutes, refugees, street performers, soldiers, laborers and prisoners, amongst others. Through her work, she explores and uncovers the personal narratives that have been shaped and influenced by socio-political and historical events in China.