Vik Muniz, Self Portrait, 2003, Chromogenic print, 92 x 72 inchesI think this piece relates to my self-portrait because Muniz is using specific materials--like magazine--to communicate what his inspiration is. Similarly, I am also including in my self-portrait images of those things I am inspired by when I write music. After seeing his piece I may add some elements of collage, since I do this in a lot of my other work.
Gabriela Herman, Self-Portrait, 2007
Gabriela Herman, Self-Portrait, 2007
I absolutely love these photographs--I think they're so lovely! I came across this self-portrait and immediately saw similarities between this photo and my own self-portrait. Aside from the fact that it's a diptych and has a clothing line (I have power lines in my piece), I really get a sense of the artist interacting with her environment and being a reflection of this environment through this piece. In my piece, I am also trying to show my work and my ideas are a reflection of my environment.
That first self portrait is so interesting. It is like a chuck close type work, but it is in a completely different style. The fact that this person is using specific materials like magazines is just incredible. In the second portrait, the movement is fantastic. It is such a beauty shot with the white background, and I get a sense of the artist interacting with the environment as well. Great choices Aziza!
ReplyDeleteThese are such great self-portrait choices! They're both so cool. The first one is such an interesting medium, it looks like sequins or maybe paper cut out with a hole puncher. I like how it is from the back of the head too.
ReplyDeleteThe second one is really neat as well. I like how she is interacting with her environment and how the colors make it such a light, crisp environment. It is really neat.
I like your reasons for choosing them too, you seemed to have a great direction already in mind for your self-portrait.
Nice representation of alternative ways to create a selfportrait. Wouldn't it be fun to have students use fingerprints to make a selfportrait!
ReplyDeleteinteresting image for the first picture u used.
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