Branching off of the ideas from my mind map, I decided that I would focus on reflections on non-flat metallic objects. However, I realized that the idea of non-flat metallic objects might be too vague and distant from our lives to make an impact on the audience. So, I changed my focus to reflections on the metallic surfaces of technology. It is still related to the initial idea of metallic objects but it has become more related to our personal lives since technology is an essential part of our lives. Technology can include: electronics devices, vehicles, appliances, etc.

Statement of Intent: The title of my project is Steel Visage. The intended feeling felt by the audience is confusion and mesmerization. This project relates to the idea of how we heavily rely on technology in our lives. This idea might be seldom recognized in reality so in my photos I am going to bring attention to it. Therefore, the audience should feel confused and mesmerized when they come across these photos. 

I will get inspiration and develop my ideas by looking for photographs by Erwin Blumenfeld that use innovative techniques to show the frontal and side views of the subject. This type of inspiration will be especially useful for my project because it would be difficult to capture reflections on the metallic surfaces of technology. In addition, I will explore the eerie psychological portraits by Blumenfeld to find out some ways that I could make my photos have an emotional impact on the audience. 

The photo above by Blumenfeld has a very profound impact on me because it depicts a women’s separated reflection in countless layers of mirrors. Compared to a photo with a reflection in only one mirror, this photo has more distortion and abstraction, giving the photo a more mysterious feeling. It makes the audience question the actual appearance of the woman, piquing their curiosity. I will incorporate this idea in my photos to have a more profound impact on the audience.