Episode 07: Feeling the Fear and Doing it Anyway with Jayde Gibbons

In Episode 07 we're in conversation with Bermudian Photo Journalist, Jayde Gibbons !

 

Jayde Gibbons is the self taught photographer behind the lens of Queendom Heights Photography. Growing up in a family home in St. Georges, her family realized she had artistic abilities from an early age. As she  grew older, she realized that the Bermuda she knew wasn’t the same Bermuda that was being showcased to the world. Her work quickly went from hobbyist to professional as she developed her craft and sharpened her eye. She was behind the lens with purpose, which can be attributed to much of her success. 

 

Jayde noticed a discrepancy in imagery of Bermuda, both mentally and physically. She believes that Bermuda is way more than the pink sand paradise that is pushed to the masses. She believes that the beauty of Bermudian people and the vibrant culture should be celebrated and has made it her mission to do so. Her work highlights the importance of togetherness and camaraderie within our communities. 

In February 2019, Masterworks museum hosted their first 441 showcase, where Jayde was one of the featured artists. Jayde was the winner of Charman prize 2019. She is also an exhibiting artist in the 2020 Bermuda Biennial. And the winner of the Best of Bermuda Photography award. The main goal of her work is to instill a sense of pride in Bermudian people, by showing Bermuda the way we see it, minus the pink sands.

 

If you would like to connect with Jayde, you can find her on Instagram @queendom_heights