Weekly Selfie #5

Blurry Face

Mirzoeff textbook, How to See the World  Chapter 1

Quote 1: "The selfie resonates not because it is new, but because it expresses, develops, expands, and intensifies the long history of the self-portrait."

Response 1: The selfie has become so popular because it gives users the opportunity to create and share their own version of how they see themselves, which resonates with people because it captures their self-image in a unique and personal way.

Quote 2: "Photographic self-portraits can also be a diary and a record of what has happened."

Response 2: By taking a picture of yourself each day, you can look back and document the changes in your body, emotions, and life. You can track your progress over time, and see how you have changed over time.

Wangechi Mutu Dresses Cultural Critique in Freakishly Beautiful Disguises

Quote 1: "“Photomontage could be used not merely to produce things heavy with political meaning . . . but . . . one could also regard it as a means of self-expression and eventually arrive at purely aesthetic works.”"

Response 1:  By combining elements of two or more photos, photomontage can create an entirely new image that conveys a deeper meaning than the individual components. It can also be used to create abstract works that evoke certain emotions or feelings.

Quote 2: "For a multifaceted artist whose work can also be many things at once, that makes perfect sense."

Response 2: The artist can create a painting that is abstract while also telling a story. They can create a sculpture that is both aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking. They can create a piece of music that is both soothing and stimulating.