2nd Prize Winner, INPRNT Photography Award

‘Although greatly influenced by historical drama, my work is deeply personal and symbolic in nature. I suffer from a hyper-sensitive skin condition. As a teenager, I would often attempt to cover it up; I resented being asked if I had accidentally burnt myself. Throughout the years, I have learnt to see my skin as a live canvas, rather than an ugly inconvenience that should be kept hidden. I use my very own body to explore the difficult themes of solitude, pain, violence and objectification. I honour the concept of transforming hidden pain into art – exposed, disturbing and beautiful.’