Gloriann Liu - Artist Biography

Gloriann Liu has been a photographer for over twenty years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in
Art from Wichita State University and subsequently attended the Art Institute of Kansas City. She
taught Art and Photography in Kansas City, Missouri for twenty years.

Now residing in San Luis Obispo, California, she is applying her efforts toward increasing awareness
of social issues facing our global community. To this end, she is working with several non-
governmental organizations with activities in the Middle- East and Central Asia.

Artist Statement:
A photographer possesses both the power and the responsibility to affect change by illustrating a
unique perspective on humanity. I document truth through my camera’s lens. The ordinary people in my photographs of Afghanistan are hardworking and passionate. Many have warmly welcomed me into their homes and into their hearts.

By focusing on this ancient culture, I hope to inform the viewer about a people whose daily struggles
are unknown to most Americans. I aim to illuminate the world of the Afghan people and dispel
misinformation. If this leads to further understanding and a call to their aide, then I have completed my
mission.

Upcoming Exhibits:
• Open Shutter Gallery - Durango, Colorado July 26 thru September 8, 2009
• Steckline Gallery / Newman University - Wichita, Kansas Spet 25 thru Oct 23, 2009

Recent Solo Art Exhibitions:
• Fisch Haus Studios – Wichita, Kansas (2009)
• World Affairs Counsel - San Francisco, CA ( 2008)
• San Luis Obispo Art Center, California (2008)
• Big Sky Café, San Luis Obispo, California (2008)
• The Foresight Gallery, Amman, Jordan (2006)
• National Gallery, Kabul, Afghanistan (2005)
• Specialty Photo, Santa Barbara, California (2005)
• The Photo Shop, San Luis Obispo, California (Fives shows through 2002-2007)
Other Accomplishments:
• The Art of Photography Show – San Diego, California - First Place winner
• Black and White Magazine, Annual Portfolio Photo Contest, publication and awards,
Honorable Mention (2008)
• Fotoritim - Turkish Photography Web Magazine, Featured Artist
• National Geographic International Photography Contest,
• Black and White Magazine, Annual Photo Contest, publication and awards, Gold (2007) Bronze (2006)
• San Luis Obispo Art Center, Visions Annual Juried Exhibit, First Place, Black and White (2007)
• Arts Alive Invitational, Santa Barbara, California (2005)
• San Luis Obispo Art Center, Visions Annual Juried Exhibit (2002-2006.