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Reconstructing Self

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Published by:
Jane Szabo
Published:
9/9/2015
Specs:
Square / 8" x 8"
44 pages Perfect-bound
Category:
Art
Tags:
conceptual art, fashion, fine art photography, photography, sculture, self-portraiture

RECONSTRUCTING SELF

The act of self-portraiture is akin to gazing into a mirror, except the gaze goes deeper; looking in to one’s self, not just at one’s reflection. In Reconstructing Self I creatively explore self-portraiture, pushing the boundaries of the tradition, finding new ways to express self-identity. Reconstructing Self merges fabrications with conceptual photography in a series of self-portraits, playfully examining issues of identity in an ambitious juxtaposition of fashion, sculpture, installation and photography.

Photographs of dresses made from familiar objects such as coffee filters and dental x-rays, suggest a persona, and become a stand in for my self. The personas represented in these forms illustrate who I am, who I am not, and who I wish to be. Drawing from my own background, I create still lifes, pairing objects with the dresses, building a story, and invite the viewer to contemplate the connections, and develop their own mythology.

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