An Australian born Arab/Kiwi poet, J.R. Sonder explores her internal and external world primarily through the poetry medium.

She writes poetry and pieces exploring womanhood, love, lust, sex, mental health, racism, domestic violence, and being the eldest daughter.

J.R. Sonder & Co. is the central source to discover J.R. Sonder's creative projects. We hope you find consolation, companionship, and catharsis in J.R. Sonder’s work and creations.

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To My First Love (TMFL) + Mosaic

TMFL by J.R. Sonder

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I was in Aotearoa (New Zealand) when I made the mosaic for the cover of TMFL. That trip to Aotearoa was the first time in my life I ever felt truly safe and secure. The mosaic took some hours in between watching F1, day trips to Kerikeri and to Auckland, and living without the expectation and confinement of my childhood.

Mosaic arranges pieces of art materials into a whole image. TMFL is composed of three acts and is not a whole story without the others. Sprayed with glitter spray but photographed in a permanent shadow, the brightness of each act and aspect (Universe, Sun, Moon) moves with the gloss cover of the paper back mimicking the back and forth of growth.

Each piece in TMFL explores growth, healing, and the power of love, releasing 10 years of life and all that encompassed it.

Dive into TMFL with J.R. Sonder's debut self-published poetry book.

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