Solo Act*
*This is an ongoing (long-term) project.
Where do I place my hands?
Where do I look, at the camera or away from it?
How should I pose?
How should I sit, stand, or lie down?
What should I wear?
What should I be doing to look more interesting?
Should I wear make-up or go without?
Should I wear clothes, be nude or cover myself?
I have been asking myself these questions a lot as I explore the journey of photographing myself as a project.
I never feel comfortable being in front of the camera. For me, this feels like I am putting myself up for public scrutiny.
However, whether I photograph myself or not, this feeling is still there.
So screw it, I am going to do it and act as I like it. Make it a fun experience for myself. The camera is a tool that will help me overcome this feeling and embrace the awkwardness that comes with being “an actor with no training”.
‘Solo Act’ (working title) is a project that explores my discomfort in being in front of the camera while photographing myself. This project delves into the complexities of self-perception, identity, and the internal struggle to present my authentic self.
