Xing Hun （形婚）was a solo exhibition, showcased at Sol Gallery as part of Midsumma Festival, Melbourne, 2025

As a Chinese immigrant navigating life between Australia and China, I’ve observed a unique family structure emerging in China: "sham marriages" between gay men and lesbians. These marriages, known as "Xing Hun," outwardly appear traditional but are a pragmatic response to societal pressures. Since gay marriage is illegal in China and many families struggle with accepting homosexuality, some LGBTQ individuals marry someone of the opposite sex to meet social expectations.

The *Xing Hun* project is about the real story of one such family a gay husband, a lesbian wife, and her partner. Married for 10 years, they present as a "normal" couple to their families, friends, and colleagues, while privately living with their respective partners. This project aims to reveal the hidden complexities of these arrangements.

Photo credit p1-p5: Sol Gallery & @nivahb