IMAGE

Image is something I struggle with every day. As an artist, and as a person existing in this world. How I think I am seen by everyone around me and who I present myself has captivated me, sometimes enslaved my happiness, my choices, and my time. The truth is, keeping up an image is not staying true to yourself or other people, and is a false promise of happiness. 

This series has two parts - the before and after of living for image.

Part I

I tried to capture the experience in my head as I process things daily, trying to measure up to what I imagine are other people’s standards. Though a mirror seems like an obvious, playful move, the reason I chose to utilize it in this series is because a huge part of my struggle with image is the appearance side, I can spend hours picking an outfit until I feel it is good enough. The element of vanity so close in reach. 

Part 2

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this is the breakthrough. The realization that blending in is not worth it. That freedom comes through being our true selves - something I still strive towards accomplishing, some days better than others. I had the model pick their favorite color and outfit. No longer do words or measuring tools confine us when we choose to live by a higher standard than the world. 

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