Jiabao(Bonnie) Sun was born in Hangzhou, China, and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a Master of Fine Arts degree recipient in photography from Savannah College of Arts and Design in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jiabao’s works, which often explore time and self-development using photography and poetry. She also works in many mediums including alternative photographic processes, collage, and painting. Her work has been included in numerous group exhibitions and was recently nominated by the 7th Fine Art Photography Awards.
Noēsis
Noēsis is a photography-based mixed-media series that combines elements of imagery, written poetry, and audio sound. The project visualizes my inner dialogues and emotions, which are full of sensitivity, fragility and darkness. This project gives voice to them through written and spoken poetry. The body of work serves as a physical trace exploring the universal topic of the relationship between temporality and personal emotions. This is accomplished through the therapeutic words, the interaction of the voice and visual text, and digital and historical photographic processes.
The thing, called
self or soul,
in the dark
in the long silence
will be my companion.
As time goes on, I realized that it was no longer easy for me to conceal my emotions. They are always abundant but restrained. Being with myself disengages me temporarily from reality and immerse me in the universe of emotions. I enjoy the silence and appreciate the rich thoughts that being alone brings to me. At the same time, I deal with ambiguous and incomprehensible darkness hidden deep in my heart. The project aims to visualize my inner dialogues and thoughts, which are sensitive, fragile, and dark.
To view more of Jiabao’s work please visit her website.
Jiabao(Bonnie) Sun was born in Hangzhou, China, and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a Master of Fine Arts degree recipient in photography from Savannah College of Arts and Design in Atlanta, Georgia.