Transcendent Movements
Transcendent Movements is a series of photographs that blurs the lines between traditional photographic portraiture to capture the essence of self-expression through visuals, colour, and body movement. Self-portraits allow us to dive into our innermost feelings and visual exposure to an unfamiliar form of emotional expression. The tonal values of blue variations connect personally through the form of my sense of feelings. Lighter blues convey my openness of expression and youthfulness, while the darker blues represent my inner strength, confidence, and imagination. I was inspired by the utilization of multiple exposures with artificial colored lighting, reflective objects, and fabric to create this blurred motion of myself through a new perspective on what is perceived to be reality. Transcendent Movements aims to create a visual space for a reflection on self-portraiture. I aim to show variations of expressive freedom through facial expression and fidelity of body movement. The abstraction of visual movement allows expansion upon the barriers with the stillness constrained in self-portraiture. It emphasizes how layers of colour and self-expression define the hidden truth within.
