Sharol XiaoEnglish2023
Published by Yoichi Nakamuta / Jwagg Art Foundation
Printed by SunM Color and bounded by Shin Nihon Book Binding
Japan
18.2 x 12.5 cm, 288 pages, b/w, offset, glue bound, softcover
Edition of 1,000
“Sharol Nude” is the latest photo collection by Taiwanese artist Sharol Xiao, to be presented at the Kyoto Photography Festival in Japan. Featuring a plethora of self-portraits taken with a film camera, the 288-page black and white photo book offers a glimpse into the freedom, reality, and fantasy that intersect within us. Through these images, Sharol Xiao explores the relationship between the individual, the universe, and society, emphasizing the importance and beauty of harmony.
“Sharol Nude” is a testament to Sharol Xiao’s deep understanding and keen observation of life, a culmination of her artistic journey thus far. “To live is not only to breathe, but also to love the world with all your strength and sincerity.” she said