I started to ask myself what my fears are. After putting ourselves out there at the table top sale, I felt inspired to push myself and my confidence. I suppose one of my biggest fears is putting on weight. I know how silly it is, but I can't help it. I also fear people viewing me as fat, and one of my "problem" areas is my tummy. Well I suppose you could say I have a distorted view of myself. Some days I feel great and can wear whatever I want, but others I feel horrible and just want to cover up. After researching artists that physically distorted the body, I felt inspired to have a go myself.
Here I have wrapped my tummy in clear tape. I did it quite tight as to manipulate my shape. I have taken the photos in black and white after trying in colour first, but I felt it distracted away the forms created. Being monotone highlights where the light is reflecting of the tape, and shadows can be seen better. I preferred the shots taken close up as it makes them more ambiguous.
I feel that I have conquered a little bit of my fear by showing these photos. It took a while to even show my boyfriend let alone my group. By physically distorting my shape it draws focus to an area of my body I would usually prefer to hide and I am proud of that.
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