Starting a new project next week...

...with Denis Doran (you can also see his video work here). The project is called 'Look at me don't stare' and the only information we have had so far is this;

The object of your gaze, gazes back, has a voice, should be heard.

What shape would the ensuing dialogue take?  What would it reveal?

What would remain silent, beyond reach?

What would the outcome be?

You are asked to consider the power relations inherent in the picture-making process, to acknowledge this and open up a dialogue.

 Interesting huh? Yuhhh... As you probably know, i do love portraits. And in portraits, the issues of 'the gaze' and the relationship between viewer/subject/photographer is what really intrigues me (as well as content, of course!). Also, i hope i can tie in my last project into this, as it was just starting to come together at the end, and it really need to be developed further.

Anyway, gonna do some research. If knows of a photographer or a writer that deals with these issues (or if you do!) let me know and leave a comment!

Peace

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