Through this series of images, I explored the messy state of mind that it is terrifyingly easy to fall into, and difficult to emerge from. This issue of messiness manifests itself physically, in the form of clutter and destruction, as well and mentally, in the form of anxiety and frustration. This theme emerged from an earlier exploration of revealing often unseen details about individuals, which I pursued with the use of dark scenes with strong lighting and powerful positioning of subjects and objects. While I continued to use these same technical approaches, my subject matter and message evolved to focus on issues concerning personal (and often perceived) chaos. I believe this new focus emerged because of my own experience with anxiety, and a pervasive struggle to see the calm in the chaos. Although I do not directly relate to each of the images’ content, I intended to include the broader message of feeling uncontrollable pressure, frustration, and inadequacy in this series.
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AuthorHello, my name is Alana Fiordalisi, I am a senior in high school and a photography student. Archives
May 2017
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