Life Framer, Finalist

Category: Humans of the World

November 16, 2023

In October 2023, Yuki Neo received the Life Framer Finalist Award for her recent work “Alexis” in the category of Humans of the World. Renowned British photographer Martin Parr was the judge and these are his comments: “This is a thoughtful and considered portrait, created by both photographer and subject to bring awareness and understanding to a difficult topic. Alopecia affects about 160 million people worldwide yet traditional Western beauty standards act to minimize those who suffer with it, forcing them to figure out their beauty on their own. The portrait harnesses a raw and honest emotion, with beauty and strength intertwined within the subject’s expression. This work, as a series, should reach a wider audience to be truly seen and understood in many perspectives.” – Martin Parr

Photographers statement: “Alexis has her mission: to advocate “diversity in beauty”. She has been fighting with loneliness, and stereotypes in viewing beauty almost all her life. The simplicity of Alexis’s beauty and the flowers brought harmony to our shots.”

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