“A Pair of Brand New Eyes” (2018-2023) is a visual diary of my time in Doha, Qatar, where I unexpectedly discovered the feeling of home within. Most of the images are self-portraits, as well as pictures of my “weekly” flowers, a habit I developed in order to preserve my true self in an environment with particular cultural rules. Instax photographs emphasize the spontaneous reflection of my emotions in a place which is temporary for me, a foreigner. The tactile sensation of the instax satisfies my inner need to feel grounded at times when life seems to turn entirely digital.
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