Island of the Colorblind
Book • 2017
In 'The Island of the Colorblind', Sanne De Wilde presents a unique perspective on achromatopsia, a condition prevalent on the Micronesian island of Pingelap.
Through black and white, infrared photography, and collaborative painting, De Wilde aims to visualize how people with achromatopsia perceive the world.
The book is a metaphorical attempt to understand and represent their experiences, challenging conventional perceptions of color and vision.
Through black and white, infrared photography, and collaborative painting, De Wilde aims to visualize how people with achromatopsia perceive the world.
The book is a metaphorical attempt to understand and represent their experiences, challenging conventional perceptions of color and vision.
