I would like to use reflections with the theme of identity, maybe something to do with losing your identity (not knowing who you are) or self-worth (not thinking you’re enough). I really like the way the water reflection looks, and you can portray many things through the texture and shape of the water, so I might use water reflections (you can manipulate it more than mirrors or windows).

All pieces use reflection in a different way, both physically and metaphorically. The first piece uses reflection in windows, the second uses reflection in rearview mirrors, the third uses the reflection of water through glass, the fourth uses reflection in water, and the fifth uses the concept of self-reflection. Both Model and Friedlander’s pieces use reflection to showcase two different perspectives, particularly front and back-facing ones. This is used to compare and contrast the perspectives, and putting them together in one photo achieves that, letting the viewer interpret it in their own way. These two and Pereira’s creations are all monochrome which could symbolize sadness, seriousness, elegance, and more. Both Pereira and Hatakeyama’s creations use the reflection in water, and it is used to portray distorted images. Pereira’s is used to distort a person’s features, while Hatakeyama’s is used to portray a different but recognizable perspective of a street in Tokyo. Finally, Holden’s piece differs the most from the rest of the photographers, as it explores self-reflection. Instead of reflecting different perspectives in one photo, his piece is a reflection of the creator’s identity, presented in one photo.

 

 

Lisette Model / Lee Friedlander

      

Antonio Gutierrez Pereira / Naoya Hatakeyama / Robert Holden