Jane-Emilie Sidawi

Jane is a multidisciplinary artist with a Bachelor's degree in photography with distinction 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 or subject: Underdeveloped Countries in the News: The Underrepresentation and Misinformation of the Beirut Port Explosion