The Family Photo Series: Advanced Photo Finial

   

   

When we die we leave a mark in the memories of those we leave behind. While most of the time these memories are emotional, those burned in our brains, often times these are physical. I am exploring the memories my great-grandfather left behind in the photos he took. Although we don’t have the same blood, he is still an important person in my past and his experiences have helped to form my own personal history. The use of self-portraiture is necessary, and the combination of the past and the present help to create my future. This work is designed to make you question your own family memories and the role they play in your life.

Goofy Self Portraits.

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There isn't really a point to this series. Just having fun acting out some of my favorite movies.

Light Documentary Series

My first photo project of the semester. An exploration of light and figure.

Text + Image Self Portrait Project

For my Photo II Finial we had the assignment Text + Image. Right away I knew I wanted to work with two things for this project: a) color (since it has always alluded me) and b) self portraits. Scans are a little off, but you get the idea. 

Official artist statement:

It’s an understatement to say I’m quiet, but I’m really not. With this project I created a contrast between what people see in me and who I really am. I am ridiculous. I have a habit of doing odd things, such as painting my shoes at two in the morning, or breaking a tripod because of the disaster I made in my room while working on a project. I decided to explore some of these aspects of my personality that I’ve become aware of lately, and to share a side of myself I don’t let everyone see.

Sometimes I pretend to be a wizard.

I get too involved with what I watch.

I have to hold the railing because if I don't I will get distracted and miss a step.

One day I will grow up. 

I used to be self conscience but it took too much work.

I pretend I'm on stage when I'm in the car.  

 I'm a highly skilled dancer.

One day I will realize that twelve hours may be too much sleep. 

Pinhole Self Portraits

This was my second photo project for the semester. We had to do self portraits with a pinhole camera, so I decided to explore a sort of depression and uneasiness I was feeling. Most of these were two to five minute exposures.