Jen Davis - Self-Portraits
In this body of work, I deal with my insecurities about my body image
and the direct correlation between self-perception and the way one is
perceived by others. Photography is the medium that I use to tell my
story through life, an outlet for revealing my thoughts and opinions
about the society in which we live. A society that dictates beauty
based on ones physical appearance. In my photographs I aim to raise
questions regarding beauty, desire, body image, and identity through a
focused observation of my personal story. I have built a relationship
between the camera and myself where I transform the act of taking a
photograph into a performance for the camera. Many of my pictures take
place in my home, revealing aspects of myself that are private and
personal. My work is partially based on personal experiences that I
have re-constructed into a photograph, and the other part consists of
made up fantasies of what I imagine an emotional relationship to be
regarding intimacy, love and desire.
3:03 pm • 29 April 2009 • ghostplay • Comments (View)
