This phone case is designed by @sappyenss, the illustration I’ve made is about the change we go through with ourselves on a daily basis. It explores the concept of self evolution and finding your inner space to be an endless source of strength thus “holding your own hand” and transcending fears and obstacles as an individual.

A 3-picture self-portrait photoshoot series Modelled, Taken and Edited by Chérie OduwoleInstagram: @cherieoduwole

A 2-photo self-portrait photography series Modelled, Taken and Edited by Chérie OduwoleInstagram: @cherieoduwole  

 A self-portrait photographModelled, Taken and Edited by Chérie OduwoleInstagram: @cherieoduwole

@BigYikesArt on Instagram. By Ella Deregowska.

@BigYikesArt on Instagram. By Ella Deregowska.

@BigYikesArt on Instagram

Too often I think back to the first night we metAnd how scared I was when you hugged me from behindI struggled to gasp for air as you noticed I couldn’t think straightBut really I reflect because I knew I would run away from youAlways running from anything that feels realNow all I want is someone to make me feel aliveNot realizing everything I seek is within always and forever  I always feel sa...

WellYou acknowledge itYou accept itAnd you feel You feel itYou allow yourself to peelYou see yourself for realAnd you feel. You must feel. 10 minutes20 days5 years laterYou still feel You cryYou wailYou apologize to yourselfYou kiss yourselfYou hold yourselfYou remind yourself how far you've comeYou breatheAnd breatheAnd breatheAnd catch your breathAnd you move forwardReady to help to yourself...

So many stories to tell. So much to write about.Numerous situations,just couldn’t get myself out.Broken starscraving embrace of the dark.People beggingfor the sake of their heart.Countless people I met,a few I pushed awaywhile others straight-away left.Somehow,I find myselfkeeping my thoughts inside.I wonder why,knowing myself feelsway more comfortingthan someone else claimingthey’ve been awar...

Self Portraits on some damaged TMax 400Film. September 2019