Classwork 1 Due: May 22 Classwork 2 Due: May 22 Surreal Self Portrait Due May 24 Self Portrait Digital Collage Due May 29
Self-portraiture can be standard (formal or informal), surrealistic and/or conceptual. It is very difficult to look closely at oneself. This makes self-portraiture a struggle for any artist. Some succeed and some don't...... SELF PORTRAIT METHODS: Use a mirror: Position yourself with the camera (although seemingly simple, this can be quite difficult to do well, as the camera is always visible and the reflected image presents depth of field issues—also, the mirror must be clean!) Use a self-timer release: Set up the camera, set the button, position yourself and wait for the shutter to release (can be difficult to control, although the unexpected element can be wonderful) Have an assistant: Have someone else take the photograph with your dictated instructions (collaborative concept: the concept or idea is as important as the aesthetic result) Use found objects, other people or appropriated imagery: Allow something or someone to represent you (conceptual or surrealistic approaches can provide insight into the life and mind of the artist rather than physical resemblance) REFERENCE the photographers from the list below for self-portraiture/self-documentation. Build from their ideas – there are plenty of photographers out there to discover -research!!! Vivian Maier Kyle Thompson Tomoko Sawata Cindy Sherman Jun Ahn Carrie Mae Weems Tarek Al Ghoussein Minkkinen