My creative project consists of two parts: Phase One and Phase Two. The distinction between the two phases is the contrast of the two world Poly students know. The first is stifling and depressing, whereas the second is vibrant and full of life.
In Phase One, I wanted to capture the stress that the Poly environment feeds on, both socially and academically.These pictures are meant to show the lack of meaning and individuality in a student’s life under the pressure they face.
However, there is a supposed breakthrough, and Phase Two represents the other side of life. The pictures show the girl venturing out; doing art (a very liberating activity) outside in the sunlight, or enjoying a beautiful view atop a mountain. The mountain pictures represent “the bigger picture”...aka the fact that there is a whole world outside of the Poly bubble. These images are meant to be the self-discovery and actively searching for the meaning of life instead of being stuck in the sad cycle of studying and loneliness.
Amazing photos! Very nice contrast between phase one and phase two. You really suceeded in your goal to make life seem stressful at school. The contrast was nice with the significantly more colorful photos in phase two.
ReplyDeleteI think your project is really relatable to all kinds of teenagers and I can tell you put a lot of effort into structuring what was going on in each picture which is very admirable! The focus' of each picture is clear and you got your point across well!
ReplyDeleteI really liked your project and its concept. I appreciate that you chose to emphasize the importance of doing things for yourself and exploring your own hobbies, which is something that everyone (but Poly students especially) could use a reminder of. And I really like that you related it to this course as well. It was awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe project was very creative and interesting. I liked how you used colors to show the mood of the picture. The different pictures collaboratively told a story.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the photos you took. They were really interesting to look at and I think captured the feeling and story you wanted to convey. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the photography, their simplicity, and their transition from little color to color. I thought the meaning behind the photos were also powerful and moving.
ReplyDeleteThe photography and composition were really well done in each of the pieces. The photo-paper was a nice touch as well.
ReplyDeleteThe two phases which comprised this project were an interesting way of depicting the poly experience. Actually now thinking about it, to make the experience we have shared at poly and transpose it within something tangible was fascinating. The pictures themselves are unique and each tells a different story as individual components. However together they create an overarching message which I definitely could relate too. Photography is often hard because you have to try to convey a larger meaning into a singular setting and slice of time, however this project is able to make its statement really successfully.
ReplyDeleteI really loved the compositions of each of your photos. The depth was good, figures were easy to comprehend, and each had a distinct meaning.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the photos you took. They were really interesting to look at and I think captured the feeling and story you wanted to convey. Thanks!
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