Acceptance
Faculty Mentor
Joshua Hobson
Document Type
Creative Work
Start Date
9-5-2023 4:30 PM
End Date
9-5-2023 7:00 PM
Location
Art Building Gallery & Lobby
Department
Art
Abstract
Medium: Silver Gelatin Prints
Dimensions: 11” x 8.5”
Year: 2022
Acceptance is a collection of black and white silver gelatin photographs measuring 11” x 8.5”. These images are single exposures that use form and shadow to create differing illusions. This work examines how our perception of ourselves can be altered with time. Acceptance is the evolution of self-discovery that leads to accepting who we are. The uncertainty of the subject matter in the works addresses how as we grow up most are not sure who we are. Typically we refuse to embrace our true selves because of societal norms that are forced upon us. A wall is built with these false personalities until the pressure becomes too much. Finally, the barrier breaks down and we say “fuck it” to the norms and life starts to become this beautiful thing where we can just be.
Recommended Citation
Kneafsey, Katherine, "Acceptance" (2023). 2023 Symposium. 9.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2023/cw_2023/art_2023/9
Creative Commons License
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Acceptance
Art Building Gallery & Lobby
Medium: Silver Gelatin Prints
Dimensions: 11” x 8.5”
Year: 2022
Acceptance is a collection of black and white silver gelatin photographs measuring 11” x 8.5”. These images are single exposures that use form and shadow to create differing illusions. This work examines how our perception of ourselves can be altered with time. Acceptance is the evolution of self-discovery that leads to accepting who we are. The uncertainty of the subject matter in the works addresses how as we grow up most are not sure who we are. Typically we refuse to embrace our true selves because of societal norms that are forced upon us. A wall is built with these false personalities until the pressure becomes too much. Finally, the barrier breaks down and we say “fuck it” to the norms and life starts to become this beautiful thing where we can just be.
