Singaporean photographer Grace Baey has photographing transgender communities in Singapore for more than four years. Scroll through to see more images from her exhibition and photo book "Writing on the Wall."
Singaporean photographer Grace Baey has photographing transgender communities in Singapore for more than four years. Scroll through to see more images from her exhibition and photo book "Writing on the Wall."
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One of Baey's subjects, Jose, told the photographer that his father insists he shave his beard before visiting.
One of Baey's subjects, Jose, told the photographer that his father insists he shave his beard before visiting.
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Baey worked with Jose to create an image of his family dining area, where heated arguments have taken place concerning his decision to transition.
Baey worked with Jose to create an image of his family dining area, where heated arguments have taken place concerning his decision to transition.
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Baey photographed Jose's chest binder, which he has used since he started transitioning six years ago.
Baey photographed Jose's chest binder, which he has used since he started transitioning six years ago.
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Baey said that Deveshwar Sham (left) went through a period of post-operative dysphoria after his gender reassignment surgery left huge scars on his chest.
Baey said that Deveshwar Sham (left) went through a period of post-operative dysphoria after his gender reassignment surgery left huge scars on his chest.
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Baey's subject Sham wrote messages relating to his transition over the photographer's image.
Baey's subject Sham wrote messages relating to his transition over the photographer's image.
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Cassandra Thng told Baey that it's difficult to deal with people who seem to "constantly be questioning your validity."
Cassandra Thng told Baey that it's difficult to deal with people who seem to "constantly be questioning your validity."
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Sonia Pravinaa, pictured here, organizes annual beauty pageants for transgender women in Singapore's Little India neighborhood.
Sonia Pravinaa, pictured here, organizes annual beauty pageants for transgender women in Singapore's Little India neighborhood.
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Sherry Sherqueshaa is a human rights advocate working with a community-based organization, Project X, that fights for the rights of sex workers in Singapore. Baey photographed her in the streets of Geylang, a red-light district in Singapore where she engages in outreach work.
Sherry Sherqueshaa is a human rights advocate working with a community-based organization, Project X, that fights for the rights of sex workers in Singapore. Baey photographed her in the streets of Geylang, a red-light district in Singapore where she engages in outreach work.
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"In Singapore, as well other places, LGBTQ issues can be quite polarizing," photographer Baey said.
"In Singapore, as well other places, LGBTQ issues can be quite polarizing," photographer Baey said.
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"This project is trying to emphasize the emotional journeys people go through when they transition, and the tremendous physical, financial, social and emotional costs," the photographer explained.
"This project is trying to emphasize the emotional journeys people go through when they transition, and the tremendous physical, financial, social and emotional costs," the photographer explained.
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Baey said she decided to use her photos to address issues around family acceptance, believing that the "challenges of being LGBTQ take place in everyday life when we are back with our families."
Baey said she decided to use her photos to address issues around family acceptance, believing that the "challenges of being LGBTQ take place in everyday life when we are back with our families."
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Originally a human geography researcher, Baey moved from academia to photography in 2015.
Originally a human geography researcher, Baey moved from academia to photography in 2015.
Grace Baey