Portrait nominee

In a world where full hair is equated with beauty and femininity, this series portrays women with alopecia, to show the strength and beauty of the women affected. Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss and is often associated with emotional burdens. Each photograph tells its own individual story and challenges social ideals of beauty. The project aims to break the taboo surrounding bald women and show that beauty is not dependent on hair.

Currently, 14 women have been portrayed, each with their own story and unique perspective.

Biography
Isabella Joss completed her studies in communication design with a specialization in photography from 2019 to 2022. Since then, she has been working as a freelance photographer, taking on both commissioned work and her own projects. She works in the fields of portrait and fine art, with a growing interest in fashion. In her personal projects, she delves deeply into themes such as mental health, body and skin acceptance, humans and nature. Based in Langenthal and Uster, Isabella works on assignments across Switzerland and beyond, wherever projects take her.

Solo Exhibitions
​2019 Kultur im Stöckli Langenthal
2024 Kultur im Stöckli, Langenthal
2024 Galerie Kunst und Buch, Zurich

Group Exhibitions (Selection)
2024 Kunsthalle, Langenthal
2024 Salon de la photo, Genève
2024 Fine Art, Langenthal
2024 IPFO Haus der Fotografie, Olten
2024 pool collective summer show, Zurich
2023 Cantonale Berne Jura, Museum Franz Gertsch, Burgdorf
​2023 IPFO International Photo Festival Olten
​2022 Photo Schweiz


Accomplishments
2024 Official Selection, IPFO PhotoVille4600
2023 Official Selection, IPFO PhotoVille4600
2023 Honorable Mention, IPA Photography Awards
2023 Official Selection, IPA Photography Awards
2023 Honorable Mention, Prix de la photographie Paris