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Pursuing Passion
Makeup artist follows dream despite strenuous medical condition
by Davis Cobb photography by Kellie Rae Photography
Though she suffers from a debilitating condition , this passionate makeup artist won ’ t let anything get in the way of her dream .
At the age of 15 , in 2019 , Abigale Wise of Turner County was diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension , a syndrome that results in an excess of spinal fluid placing extreme pressure on her brain .
While the condition causes Wise pain , migraines and even vision loss in extreme cases , the artist has found comfort and escape in her craft , regularly posting cosmetic artistry to her TikTok profile under the online persona of “ Lace .”
Wise began practicing makeup when she was 11 but the hobby took on a new meaning for her following her diagnosis : a way for her to take on a new identity as well .
“ As a way to cope with what I have to deal with daily , it ’ s really cool to be able to ‘ shapeshift ,’ almost ,” Wise said . “ I ’ ve always thought that was such a cool ability in superhero movies and now I ’ m able to do it myself .” submitted photo
As a way to cope with what I have to deal with daily , it ’ s really cool to be able to ‘ shapeshift ,’ almost . I ’ ve always thought that was such a cool ability in superhero movies and now I ’ m able to do it myself .
8 TiftonScene | MAY 2023