I am not one to keep a physical diary or journal. I am much more likely to keep a sketchbook if anything at all. I find the blogging format supportive of my need for organization since one has the ability to sort entries chronologically or by category through its tags. So, I made a blog to track my senior project that is investigating the exchange value of photographs. It can be found here. If you are interested in participating in my project please let me know! I am eager to exchange.
The process of growing up involves learning how to negotiate expectations of self, whether those come from internal or external sources. For me, this process has largely been dominated by the desire to understand how I operate as a Japanese American. Within this cultural context, fear of not meeting the perceived expectations of family often causes extreme feelings of guilt. I am seeking a balance between the protection rooted in the familiar, the familial, and protection from the anxiety brought about from breaking tradition. These photographs serve to negotiate, understand, and convey this delicate and continuously shifting balance.
There are a lot of great photographers giving lectures in Boston this fall (a more comprehensive list will be posted in the near future). One such photographer is Magnum member, Alec Soth. Soth, who is going to be at Massachusetts College of Art & Design on October 26th. This lecture is in conjunction with the exhibition of photographs from Soth's most recent book, "Dog Days Bogota". See more information on the event here.
It has potential not only to facilitate the flow of information from blogger to reader and vice versa but also the flow of information from other sources mentioned within the blog. These sources could be found on the internet such as podcasts, artists' websites, software, and videos, to name just a few. Additionally, these sources could be of the more traditional physically tangible variety such as books or exhibitions.
As I said, there are endless possibilities. How exciting!
