Through My Eyes: A Street Photography Fundraiser for Sight

Through My Eyes: A Street Photography Fundraiser for Sight

Through My Eyes: A Street Photography Fundraiser for Sight

Come join me at HONEY BONES Gallery proudly sponsored by ISO365

Every day, we walk through the streets of Melbourne immersed in colour, connection, and movement. In the blink of an eye, we witness glances between strangers, golden sunrises, wet asphalt, laughter from local cafes, and the shared rhythm of everyday life. But what happens when sight begins to fade, when these everyday moments vanish into shadow? Through My Eyes is a street photography exhibition by Jaycee Chong in collaboration with The Fred Hollows Foundation. Through raw, poetic imagery and interactive experiences, the exhibition invites you to see pictures not just as it is but as they might appear through the eyes of someone living with avoidable blindness. This exhibition was sparked by something very close to home: A family member of mine recently underwent cataract surgery. Watching their world slowly clear up, and hearing how different everything looked after years of haziness, deeply moved me. It made me realise how much we take our vision and everyday beauty for granted. Proceeds will support Fred Hollows' life-changing work restoring sight to people in need. Some visitors will have the chance to experience specially designed cataract simulation glasses, offering a glimpse into the world so many live with every day.

How You Can Support

This exhibition isn’t just about photography, it’s about giving the gift of sight. Together we can help support the Fred Hollows Foundation, who restore vision for people around the world living with avoidable blindness.

Donations:

There will be QR codes around the exhibition that you can scan to donate directly. Every contribution makes a difference!!

RAFFLE DRAW 

Don’t forget to bring a $1 coin to enter the raffle on the day! All raffle proceeds also go straight to the cause.

Here’s what’s up for grabs:

3rd Prize – Choose 1 print from today's exhibition that caught your eye + a $25 Amazon Gift Card

2nd Prize – A 1-hour shoot with me, including 5 edited digital prints + a disposable film camera to have some fun with

1st Prize – Fred Hollows One Dollar ($1) Uncirculated Australian Coin + a 2-hour photo shoot with me, including 10 edited digital prints. Whether it’s portraits, content, family, pet, or something creative, this one’s for you with a disposable camera!

Winners will be drawn on Instagram [@studioojaycee]

Every scan, every coin, every little bit counts. Together, we can change lives.