i’m tired of symbols, hiding in language
live on the tip of the needle
witness the misfortune and loveliness of all
stepping around the pillar
i heard the contemplation of fire
it’ll be dark soon
Jingyi Qiu studies the impermanence of life, the thoughts of human depravity and the pain in all tangible and intangible existence. She gains inspiration from her practice in speechlessness and the insights she gains from facing various unavoidable human emotions and habits. She studied film and literature at the Beijing Film Academy for four years before coming to America to study Fine Arts Photography and Creative Writing at California College of the Arts. She won third place in Rough Cut Press writing contest. She currently lives in Berkeley, California
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