IMAGE 1
This first photograph in relation to the theme of body dysmorphia, specifically focuses on the eyes. This is because I wanted to show that what we can clearly observe and notice in front of us can be distorted. Our own perception can be tampered with - not by anything standing in front of us, but by our own mind. I wanted to highlight this internal struggle that many face, and that regardless of what you see in the mirror or in front of you may appear differently to your mind.
IMAGE 2
The second photograph from my project focuses on duality and body dysmorphia. In this photograph, it is evident that the mannequin and human model have become merged into one being. This distortion has been deliberately done, leaving the viewer to question and try to distinguish where the mannequin and human model become connected and separated. When you look at the image, the face of the mannequin and the human model are blended and merged well together which makes it difficult to tell them apart. The purpose of this distortion is to highlight the internal battle with our identity and perception of who we are. The duality of mankind- the two sides to every being. One being our public identity that we show to everyone and the other being the private identity we keep hidden. Whether both sides clearly appear completely different and divided from one and another as shown with the mannequin and human model. Ultimately, in the end we are still one being on a physical/appearance level.