Wandering Star is an investigation into strabismus, examining the relationship between a physical condition and the construction of identity, and how this visual divergence influences the experience of seeing and being seen. The work integrates my personal story with portraits of others, interviews, and memories. Rather than seeking a firm resolution, the project reflects on the social and psychological implications of a different gaze.
The title refers to a specific symbol from a binocular vision test, a star that remains invisible to those who lack binocular vision. The project started from personal questions like: was I bad at certain sports because of my personality, or was it because of my eyes? Was I messy and inattentive at school because of who I am, or because of my vision? Has anyone else ever felt what I was feeling? By blending reportage of real-life situations with the reconstructed memories of others, I have assembled a tangram of stories.