Jane-Emilie Sidawi

Jane is a recent MA graduate and multidisciplinary artist with a bachelor's degree in Photography as well as a graduate diploma in Communication Studies from Concordia University. Her work varies from sound pieces to sculptures to photographs. Through installations, Jane brings forward the topic of immigration, touching on her story of immigrating from Lebanon.

Jane's thesis looks at the underrepresentation and misinformation of underdeveloped countries, with a focus on the Beirut Port Explosion that took place on August 4, 2020. Her research is focused on social media, specifically Instagram.

Thesis title: Underdeveloped Countries in the News: The Underrepresentation and the Misinformation of the Beirut Port Explosion