S.A.D. Sun Allergy Diaries

I grew up on the beach.
At age 11, I developed an allergy to the sun which awakened a feeling of artificiality in me.
Suddenly I had to start protecting myself from nature… from something considered beautiful, nourishing and relaxing.
Ever since I have been developing systems of protection so my story could have a happy ending.
This journey inspired this collection.

S.A.D. “Day 2: floating above limits“

Photos captured in my hometown, where I developed the condition.

Further Notes:

“FLOATING ABOVE LIMITS” shows that when we cooperate with our conditions, instead of rejecting them, we can enter uncharted territories.
Simply put, I could never lay on a pool float and relax in the sun. I had to become the float. The power in becoming something new so that I could have the experience is the meaning. Adaptation sent me from feeling inferior to feeling extraordinary.

Concept, Direction, Design, Construction, Performed by SiiGii (@is_siigii)
Photography Marc Espinosa (@thenyuman)