05/08/2026
“Everything I choose to shoot is about giving myself permission in the moment. Even if I do plan something, it never works out the way I envision it. It always takes me in a different direction.”
For artist Jonė Reed, photography begins with paying attention. Born in Lithuania and now based in London, her work reflects an ongoing dialogue between the landscapes of her childhood and the life she has built today. Her practice is guided by instinct, allowing everyday encounters to take on new meaning.
During her recent House of Shila. residency at Mona. and Shila., Jone’s lens meditates on the city’s changing light, two pigeons on a balcony, and a room she couldn’t bring herself to leave. The kind of moments that gently shift the way we look.
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Interview & Portraits by Eftihia Stefanidi