Amrita Chandradas (The Everyday Projects) “Pause, trust yourself.” See Ting, in the wig she sometimes wears, rests on a rock perched at East Coast beach, Singapore.
“This image is from my photo series All is not lost, which revolves arou
(...) nd a young Singaporean woman’s journey with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that affects the growth of hair follicles. Though not deadly, there is no cure to the disease, and it is known to affect one’s confidence drastically. The project is inspired by See Ting’s questioning of what constitutes femininity and beauty. I started by documenting her daily life, but eventually felt that I was not reflecting deeply enough on her experience or psyche. Stepping away from the usual reportage style, I worked to photograph places and spaces that strongly represented her dreams, anguish, and hope while she navigates her on-going journey of hair loss. The project is not meant to incite pity, but to uplift others, gently reminding them they aren’t alone. It is a story of hope and resilience.”
– Amrita Chandradas
