Portrait
Part three of the series. I guess this one represents the elements of boredom and melancholy we’re experiencing while isolated. Although I’m a homebody anyway and I normally am quite comfortable staying in for days at a time, having the element of choice taken away certainly affects you mentally and what seemed an easy task can end up dragging on.
The second addition to the new self-portrait series I’m working on.
As I explained in my last post, I’ve challenged myself to publish a series of self-portraits while in isolation due to Covid19. The portraits look to portray the emotions I’m feeling during this time - vulnerability, loneliness, fear, unease, hope, etc. As well as act as an opportunity to challenge myself creatively. They’re unlike other self-portraits I’ve published in the past as I’m truly trying to show a more raw and vulnerable side to myself through this work. It’s an exciting challenge for me and something to help keep my mind occupied during the pandemic.
So, like most of the world, we’re currently under quarantine. Although Mexico hasn’t introduced a mandatory lockdown yet, they’re discouraging people from going out when it’s not necessary, and just to be safe we’ve chosen to self-isolate.
I’m very lucky in that I can continue to work from home as normal, but I’ve found myself with a bit of extra spare time so I’m challenging myself to shoot a self-portrait series during this isolation period. Some shoots (like this first one) I’ve chosen to include my partner Emmanuel, but most shoots I think i’ll be doing alone. For one thing,I just want to keep myself busy and with something to focus on, but I also thought it would be a good opportunity to challenge myself to try new techniques or concepts that I haven’t had a chance to do yet.
So, here we go. Self-portrait from isolation number one! Drop a comment below with any suggestions of concepts or ideas you’d like to see me try.
