Saturday, February 27, 2010

The Looking Glass

For this project I decided to go around with a full length mirror and photograph my head with other people's bodies. This was a transcendental experience to see other people from their perspective, to be in 'their shoes', to imagine their life...


What is it like to be pregnant, to have someone living inside you and not be schizophrenic?




What is it like to be buff, to have people ooh and aah over your body?




What is it like to be black, to be a unique minority at BYU?




What is it like to be stylish, to always be looking your best?




What is it like to be French, to have to degrade oneself to eating American food?




What is it like to be 'simply stunning', to be indescribable yet so desirable?

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12 comments:

  1. AbigayleFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    haha. This is fun. Cool visual effect of the lines from the mirror.

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  2. joshMarch 2, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Love it...especially the "simply stunning" pose! Who's the buff guy?

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  3. Sierra and RoyMarch 2, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    This is really great. Great idea. Great photo graphs. Are the female pictures allowed at BYU? :) kidding. good work!

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  4. Ian LeflerMarch 2, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    I really like your use of black and white here. It just seems more fitting. Conceptually the idea is great and the mirror makes clean lines across you as the canvas. Good work!

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  5. Jeff_ProwsMarch 2, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    I absolutely love this idea and your execution of the idea. I love your constant expression. I love the cohesive style. Everything about this just... works for me.

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  6. lyrMarch 3, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    This was a great idea, Ben. the concept and the photos work really well together, and I love how simple is all is. Black and white really helped your message by keeping it really simple.

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  7. kristenMarch 4, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Ben, all I can say is that one day I hope to have a spark of the fire of creativity that burns inside you. This essay has changed my life - thank you.

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  8. DennisMarch 5, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Your deadpan expression provides the perfect foil to the rather provocative poses. Your non-reaction itself defines the photos. Excellent contrast.

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  9. RyanMarch 8, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Umm, awesome. I appreciate the humor, especially the decidedly non-francophile humor. I also thought this was a really great concept.

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  10. JamieMarch 8, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    This is such a great idea. My favorite picture is the last one where you are "simply stunning".

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  11. cassandra genevieveApril 14, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    This is so funny! A truly great idea. I love the concept, very creative.

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  12. DrewApril 19, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    The last one is definitely my favorite!! so funny.

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