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HomeThis photographic series by Zixi Yang critiques the objectification of women in East Asian society. In China’s marriage market, women continue to be judged by their appearance, domestic ability, and capacity to bear sons—even facial moles are interpreted as signs of “bad destiny.”

Using red clay and wool, Zixi transforms these moles into symbols of invisible cages that constrain women’s freedom. The stark contrast between black-and-white portraits and red thread evokes both vulnerability and resistance, while the presence of supermarket trolleys underscores the commodification of women’s bodies—revealing how patriarchal values continue to assign price and limit to female existence.