a cold day
a cold day

Photography

a cold day

My work looks at nihilistic existential solipsism through photography and poetry. I investigate sites of neglect throughout the city and consolidate fragmented and diasporic images to give meaning. With a sense of meaninglessness in our everyday... More

at least we art POET
at least we art POET

Photography

at least we art POET

As people move through life it seems like we are on repeat mode, working every day to find meaning and understanding in a moment or with a person. I start this project by shooting random objects and corners at home. My apartment is the start point,... More

It was winter, but we didn’t feel cold at all
It was winter, but we didn’t feel cold at all

Photography

It was winter, but we didn’t feel cold at all

To you- If you want to be with me/ I have nothing/ I can only/ Give you my pillow

not today, not tomorrow
not today, not tomorrow

Photography

not today, not tomorrow

My work looks at nihilistic existential solipsism through photography and poetry. I investigate sites of neglect throughout the city and consolidate fragmented and diasporic images to give meaning. With a sense of meaninglessness in our everyday... More

Once Upon Astronaut
Once Upon Astronaut

Photography

Once Upon Astronaut

The title “Once Upon Astronaut” has three meanings. Armstrong was the first person to land on the moon, a significant step in the history of human science. As it says, the earth will one day be destroyed by modern civilization. Secondly, People in... More

Work by

Jingwen Cao

Photography

“My practice focuses on the theme of existentialism. I investigate sites of neglect throughout the city and consolidate fragmented and diasporic images. As people move through life it seems like they...” [More]