The focus of my project

I would like to focus on the identity concept of “self-image” vs. “self-esteem.” Self-image is an identity concept that is basically the version of yourself that is given to you by others. Self-esteem is totally internal within yourself and isn’t reliant on any outside forces. 

Inspiring Artists and Genres

Some inspiring artists include Matt Stuart, Alex Webb, Elliot Erwitt, Gary Winogrand, Diane Arbus, and Eric Kim. Inspiring genres for this project include street photography, portraits, black and white, symbolism, and surrealism. I chose these artists and genres because they are effective in showing the concept of identity through a graphical representation. 

Statement of intent

The title of this project is “Inter-scope,” with the focus on exploring the identity concepts of “self-image” and “self-esteem. I decided that “Inter-scope” is a good title for this project because it reflects the action of looking inside oneself, which is the basis of identity. In my photographs, I will try to simplify the complex aspects of identity so the audience can understand it in a more direct way. I will get inspiration and develop my ideas by looking for photographs that portray self-identity and the way that one person categorizes themselves within a group of people.