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Untitled (Portrait of Twenty Eight Days; 1.Productive 2.Relieved 3.Anxious 4.Defeated 5.Accomplished 6.Angry 7.Extatic 8.Loved 9.Exhausted 10.Excited 11.Inspired 12.Sexy 13.Sad 14.Energised 15.Strong 16.Safe 17.Hopeful 18.Depressed 19.Nervous 20.Desperate

by Ashleigh Garwood

Untitled (Portrait of Twenty Eight Days; 1.Productive 2.Relieved 3.Anxious 4.Defeated 5.Accomplished 6.Angry 7.Extatic 8.Loved 9.Exhausted 10.Excited 11.Inspired 12.Sexy 13.Sad 14.Energised 15.Strong 16.Safe 17.Hopeful 18.Depressed 19.Nervous 20.Desperate

digital print

I photographed myself each day for twenty eight days, attempting to create a self portrait that examined emotion and its performance. I photographed myself when I was feeling a strong emotion, I recorded my feelings and the time of day, however I always attempted to show a neutral face. The viewer is invited to study and compare the faces and search for glimpses of expression. Photography’s history is based in creating documents such as mug shots or medical records and this is what I wanted the viewer to have in mind when looking at the work.

NYSPP 2010

National Youth Self Portrait Prize
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National Youth Self Portrait Prize

NYSPP 2010

Previous exhibition, 2010

An annual event, the National Youth Self Portrait Prize seeks to encourage young people to embrace self portraiture and its expressive possibilities.
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