DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING - WEEK 11

 WEEK 11 (19/6/2023)

Practical

For this week there are no lectures and tutorial because Mr Fauzi wants us to focus on our Project 4: Self-Titled. Before we start, we have to write our own biography and a statement about my work, so we have a clear sense of direction on what theme and concept we're going for.

Write my own biography

INTRO	I’m Jia Zhen, a 21 years old Malaysian and I’m from Klang,Selangor. I’m currently taking my degree in Advertising and Brand Management.
PARAGRAPH 1	I am quite passionate in drawing, and is an avid reader of fiction books, especially the fantasy genre as I love to sometimes escape reality and have my head in the clouds. I also love nature and the outdoors.
PARAGRAPH 2	My dream is to be an aspiring author or artist and I was motivated by the fact that I love to express myself , enjoy the and fulfilment and happiness derive from the creative process as well as sharing my thoughts and perspectives with the world.
SUMMARY	I would like to incorporate both my dreams of being a writer and an artist into visual elements, leaning more on to the fantasy side, for my artwork.

A statement about my work

INTRO	My work is heavily is based on my love for the fantasy genre and the arts, combining nature and a fantasy world where I get to live in.
PARAGRAPH 1	I wanted to create something that based on the fact that I could live out my dreams of being in a fantasy world and create something magical.
PARAGRAPH 2	I want people to understand that it is alright to embrace one’s wonder and imagination. It is also important for us to find inspiration and beauty in the world around us and not take it for granted.
SUMMARY	“The key that unlocks the door to endless possibilities is imagination”.

References

I did some research on collage portrait, self portrait on Pinterest based on my biography and statement about my work. I was inspired by some of the artworks while doing research. I realised that there are various styles on doing collage portrait that I can approach before starting this project.