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The MAR’s participation in the Kunstvlaai was in itself a form an artistic research project, using the classroom as a space for tryout and self-reflection. The project can be read as a pragmatic and political act, in its undisguised reallocation of resources from the art educational context to the art world in a time of budgetary scarcity. It can be seen as a gesture of inclusivity and altruism in its opening up of art education for the general public and/or a gesture of exclusivity and hermeticism in its carrying on of an insider activity in the public realm. It can be read as an act of blatant self-promotion at a competitive moment for the survival of postgraduate programmes. It is precisely the entanglement of such mixed agendas inherent in its participation in “Learning Utopia(s)” that the MAR wishes to bring to the fore at this political and economic moment of art and art education in the Netherlands.
I love this one. Everything lined up perfectly (which was a hassle), and the focus is just where I wanted it. Plus, that little frown of concentration is one of my favorite self-expressions to shoot.
So I go into the bathroom (best lit room in the house!) to try that idea of shooting myself reflected in the compact again, and I get thoroughly distracted by the possibilities of having 2 mirrors in the room.
This past week was spring break. I went home for a couple days and then off to a conference. While home my dad and I took out his new lighting equipment and did some shots. Lately it seems like I have been doing a lot of self-reflecting, so this picture actually really fits my life at the moment!
Self reflection in the sculpture "Point Growth" of LIM Dong-Lak with snow / "Point croissance" de LIM Dong-Lak
As I sit here and analyze my life, I ponder on who I should of been or where I should be, completely forgetting how far I've come. Today, I will acknowledge my success and continue to work hard to achieve all my personal goals. I've come a long way. I do not seek validation from anyone around me, but from myself. Good day!
Note to self: I'm proud of you.
Still Moments
Dedicating this painting to the concept and spiritual practice of meditation. To me, it's very important to spiritual growth and the understanding of universal truths. It's important to me to ground yourself in self reflection and still moments...especially in a world that is so fast paced and full of distractions. It amazes me what my conscience reveals to me when I take the time to actually listen.
Used pastels, acrylics, markers, spray paint on laminate panel
Digitally edited slightly
Late afternoon, right after work, is the perfect time to give a though about more introspective stuff... at least till someone starts taking pictures of you.
Self reflection
- Innermost frame represents the deepest, most bare part of me almost no one gets to see
I've been tagged several times (most recently by the lovely Bek) and never got around to doing it...so, better late than never, here are my 10 random pointless facts:
1 - I don't really like the internet all that much. I am one of the only people I know who doesn't have a facebook, myspace, twitter, or any of that. If not for flickr, I probably wouldn't spend any time at all online outside of work.
2 - If I could only choose one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be fresh watermelon, cut into chunks.
3 - I shattered my left ankle when I was 15. I had surgery, and it was reassembled with steel pins. They don't set off metal detectors, but I get weird pains when the weather changes sometimes.
4 - My old house is haunted. No joke. I have witnesses.
5 - I learned to read when I was 3.
6 - Nine Inch Nails is one of my favorite bands. I've seen them perform live 23 times in 8 states.
7 - I fail at all sports. I haven't been good at a sport since kickball in grade school.
8 - I have never in my life been afraid of the dark.
9 - I've never taken a photography class, but I would love to learn how to develop my own film.
10 - I am not a fan of extreme temperatures, either hot or cold. My ideal weather would be low 80's during the day and low 60's at night. I love thunderstorms and fog more than anything.
A double exposure self portrait. Both guys are me, slightly different dressed. The two pictures were taken a couple of minutes apart, then merged in photoshop.
I can tell you, the water of the river Rhine* is very cold mid November. Anything for a picture, right?
* actually, at this specific location, the Rhine goes by the name of "Lek", but it's the same friggin' river, just check the map of The Netherlands. :)
The picture was a submission for a DPChallenge (disqualified, 'cause I misunderstood the rules) and is heavily inspired by this (much better) one.
Fresh out of the shower, natural light, no makeup! Ahh! lol. Truth be told, I am not a 'girly girl' and most of the time I'm too lazy to put makeup on.
Self-reflections. Flickring away (well editing, actually) stil in my pjs and suddenly thought to take this self-portrait through the mirror.
Reminds me of films about journalists, committed to their trade - chaotic office, at work all hours, and, of course, a NIkon camera :)
Texture by ghostbones.