Fabiola Jean-Louis

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Fabiola Jean-Louis is a talented photographer and conceptual artist known for her captivating and thought-provoking imagery and 3-Dimensional sculptural works. Born on September 10th, 1978, in Port Au Prince, Haiti, she later moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she nurtured her passion for the arts.

As her vision evolved, Fabiola’s work expanded beyond self-portraits to include a diverse range of subjects, costumes, and even sculptures made entirely out of paper. Through her lens, she captured the essence of human experience, pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. Her photographs have been described as magical, moody, and mysterious, reflecting her unique ability to capture something intangible and pure, transcending our ordinary reality.

Jean-Louis draws inspiration from various sources, with themes of Afro-futurism, science, science fiction, pre and postindustrial eras, elves, fairies, history, and folklore, prominently featured in her work. Photography and 3-dimensional forms serve as the artist’s narrative of visual activism, challenging the hegemony of society and inviting viewers to question established narratives.


Conquistador II, 2015
33 x 26 ″
Framed: 37 x 30 ″
Archival pigment print on hot press bright 320gsm