Fabiola Jean-Louis

Holding Space: Five Years of a Creative Return | Thursday, February 12, 7 PM EST

Fabiola Jean-Louis was born in Port Au Prince, Haiti, on September 10th, 1978, and moved to Brooklyn, NY, at a young age, where she began to immerse herself in a new and diverse cultural landscape. While attending the High School of Fashion Industries, her passion for the arts flourished, leading her to explore various creative outlets. It wasn’t until much later, in November 2013, that Fabiola discovered her talent for photography during a significant journey of artistic rediscovery. Initially, she began taking self-portraits as a matter of convenience, driven by her shyness and her keen understanding of how to effectively convey the intricate stories she wanted to tell using her own body as a canvas. As time progressed, her work grew to encompass not only other subjects and models but also elaborate costumes and intricate sculptures made entirely out of paper. Today, her artistic practice is focused on continuous experimentation through the innovative use of different techniques, diverse disciplines, and even a variety of art styles, allowing her to push the boundaries of her creativity.