Justin Dingwall

Photographer based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Justin Dingwall graduated in Photography with First Class Honors from Tshwane University of Technology in 2004. Dingwall has exhibited his work both locally in South Africa and abroad. He has been selected for numerous awards, including the SA Taxi Foundation Art Award 2015, Sasol New Signatures 2014 and the IPA - int'l photography awards 2013, 'Portrait of the Year' at the 2018 International Photography Awards…

The artist creates images that resonate with emotion and challenge traditional notions of beauty. His works are oriented towards the unusual, and less traveled paths with cultural overtones.

My intention is for my photography to become a celebration of beauty in difference. “It's not about race or fashion, it's about perception, and what we subjectively perceive as beauty. I wanted to create a series of images that resonate with humanity and make people question what is beautiful ". My interest lies in the unique and the different. “For me, diversity is what makes humanity interesting".

I met Moostapha Saidi via Facebook at the start of 2018. I was impressed by his poise, inner strength and determination. And at that point, I knew I had to create something with him. The series has been developed through our ongoing discussions and conversations. Moostapha does not see his vitiligo as an obstacle, but as something precious and unique.