THINKING OF THE SELF

I contemplate the different ways in which the self can manifest while pondering the significance of the gesture. As I navigate this path, I imprint my diverse forms onto various surfaces, seeking different versions of myself that can coexist without collapsing. The self can manifest in various forms, encompassing digital and material realms.

My project unfolds in a structured progression across three distinct dimensions. First, I am present, living and breathing. Then, I exist as an image akin to a holographic presence. Finally, I take on a more abstract image, blurring the boundaries of self. Picture me as if I were painting myself with chemicals upon a photographic surface, all the while projecting my image to the audience.

I aim to enact an action, serving as both participant and lead character, by merging technology – encompassing new media and analog photography. This installation represents my exploration of the photographic medium and its potential for expanding its conceptual boundaries. I employ a technique called Chemigram, an alternative process that does not require a camera. The essence of this process lies in the alteration of colors and the direct 'drawing' with chemicals onto photosensitive paper.