Trust Me

The book Trust Me unfolds a series of semi-fictional portraits of Asian women, exploring the nuances of self-doubt and the psychological instability they navigate. The project Trust Me is both an assertion of subjectivity and an invitation to engage in a broader dialogue on identity, agency, and psychological uncertainty. Its structure disrupts traditional reading experiences through the use of gatefold pages, transforming the book into a dynamic, interactive space. Each foldout creates a dual reality: a linear, sequential narrative and a concealed, compressed space—one that remains hidden until the reader actively engages with it. This tension between visibility and obscurity reflects the psychological themes of the work, reinforcing the fragmented and layered nature of identity. By requiring the viewer to physically unfold and reveal images, Trust Me reconfigures the act of looking itself. The book becomes a site of discovery, where images lie in waiting like uncharted coordinates, inviting readers to forge connections in multiple ways. Through this interplay of revelation and concealment, the work challenges fixed narratives and offers a more fluid, participatory approach to storytelling. »