Bae uses portraiture and landscape as a means of care, connection and understanding. Her relationship with the subject matter is deeply personal, informed by a long-standing close relationship with a loved one living with an eating disorder. As a result, her work reflects not only the challenges faced by those on the journey to recovery, but also the emotional impact on the relationships that surround them.
Nourishing: Reflections of Resilience looks beneath the surface of lived experience, acknowledging vulnerability, shame and quiet internal battles, while also presenting these moments as catalysts for growth. Through this sensitive and deeply human body of work, Bae seeks to dismantle stigma, raise awareness and offer a message of hope.
