Mengwen Cao: How We Bloom

Artist Mangwen Cao

Words Tom Czibolya

“In this phase of my life, I love my connection with my spiritual and cultural roots, my supportive friends and family and our collective imagination for a peaceful and loving future” – Chinese-born New York photographer Mengwen Cao has become something of a household name and this time, they are back with some new material to add their magic to our springtime special.How We Bloom is my personal photographic journey capturing the tender moments shared between my girlfriend and me amidst the ever-changing beauty of spring. Through intimate portraits, this project delves into the transformative power of love. Each photograph serves as a visual testament to the passage of time, as the changing seasons mirror the evolution of our relationship.”

Through love, we bring forth beauty and witness it bloom into being, a reflection of the beauty that resides within us and the world around us.

Mengwen’s imagery is defined by light, whether it comes from the outside or within. There is a certain glow to their pictures, together with a sense of timelessness. And the photos of How We Bloom are no exception. “This project celebrates the power of love, inspiring growth, resilience, and endless possibilities through moments of tenderness and vulnerability. Through love, we bring forth beauty and witness it bloom into being, a reflection of the beauty that resides within us and the world around us.Mengwen is part of Container Love’s latest special, Spring Is My Love, our ongoing series celebrating a new season with beautiful, new artists to discover!