Second Faces

Rowena Gao

Second Faces explores how people express themselves through their hands and arms. Photographing accessories, tattoos, and nail styles, the series examines how hands can function as a second face — revealing personality, history, and identity in ways that are easy to overlook. Each subject was photographed in a location of their own choosing, grounding the images in spaces that carry personal meaning and deepening the connection between person and place.

    About The Artist

    Rowena Gao

    Rowena Gao is a photographer who finds inspiration in the small details of everyday life. Her work experiments across different approaches and art forms, driven by a curiosity about how ordinary moments can reveal something deeper about the people and spaces within them.

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