i've began reading the dictionary of symbols. and what certain symbols i can include in my nudes, to say a whole lot more than they do just as they are. certain colours, could be applied with filters, can create a certain emotion within the image, and tell a story. for example as i've read, the colour red is fire, represents life, as red is the womb. or certain objects can be added to the photograph, beside me.
i've also found some more inspiriational nudes, by Man Ray. Black & white, abstract, surreal like.
Also found a couple nudes by Nan Goldin, but her portrayal of nudes, or images in general were in regards to the life that was present, her's and her friends, aquaintences etc.
My aim for my images is portrayal of feelings, emotions and experiences. All I need to do is learn how to portray these life like elements in my images, by body language, posture, tone, etc.
Lighting is key. Deep, dark, sharp lighting. I'd love to experiment with being nude in public, such as in front of buildings, parks etc. That would take a bit of guts, and not sure if it's legal.
For example, the dictionary of symbols said that a bed, is associated with life and death.
and life is typically created on a bed, and often, people die in their beds. I'd like to set up a shoot of myself, on a bed, nude, relating to life and death, and how inside, where you grow and grow, you experience and deal with so many emotions, given by life, feeling like death. i need to research this thouroughly, to back up my intention and the outcome. Man Ray's nude's are a great inspiration so far. Nan Goldin also by far. Looking at her photographs with nude people, give you a feeling of a disturbed life, experience, traumatic stress, physical and emotional. i should photograph myself nude, on those days which are so dark, and deep below the surface, where you can actually see the physically effects on my body, at that point in time, keeping in mind the lighting, and what i'm truly trying to portray. my goal will be to work with digital, as i'm not as familiar with digital as i am with film. this will start soon.
pictured: black & white, Man Ray. Colour: Nan Goldin
