Reflections of Intimacy

What does intimacy mean to you? Reflections of Intimacy is a theoretically artistic and photojournalistic exploration into the subject and practice of intimacy; and the path of connection it opens. Reflections of intimacy draws from media studies and critical theory in its framework. Through reflection, I aim to peel back a few layers of intimacy and in doing so, hope to expand the liminal bounds of the seemingly private subject within the public sphere. At the end of this book you will walk away with a new perspective on intimacy, its permutations in practice, and a showcase that explores the beauty of vulnerability.

What does intimacy mean to you? Reflections of Intimacy is a theoretically artistic and photojournalistic exploration into the subject and practice of intimacy; and the path of connection it opens. The book is my first self-published effort. Reflections of intimacy draws from media studies and critical theory in its framework. Through reflection, I aim to peel back a few layers of intimacy and in doing so, hope to expand the liminal bounds of the seemingly private subject within the public sphere. This books serves as an intimate reflection in its own right by capturing within it, vignettes of affect and affection. At the end of this book you will walk away with a new perspective on intimacy, its permutations in practice, and a showcase that explores the beauty of vulnerability.

Jewel Mensah is an award-winning artist, author, and strategist whose work is centered around textual relationships with the body and the integral moments that shape our day-to-day. Jewel is also a Posse scholar and a recipient of The Scott Winslow Award in Media Studies at Pomona College. Reflections of Intimacy is Jewel's first self-published book, which has been recognized as a Maincrest Book Award Winner, a 2022 Pacific Book Award winner, and a Category Finalist for the 2022 Eric Hoffer Award. Learn more: jewelmensah.com