(Un)Seen Beauty introduces six different people photographed and interviewed on their scars and stories. Self-inflicted and accident scars direct us through a collection of experiences which are both extraordinary and banal. Each book contains one story and is displayed on a human-size board reflecting the placement of the scar.
In this project, I am looking at scars on our bodies. A story that a scar holds. Many scars are considered ugly; to be covered and hidden. Growing up I had many scars on my body from self-inflicted, accidents, infections and surgical scars. I was not happy with scars, spots and natural texture but started to embrace them since I realised each scar holds a unique story. I believe a scar (seen or unseen) is a beautiful mark of survival, the journey of healing. Scars are a powerful metaphor but also the literal place where survived experience meets the story.
