This semester I have been working on my BFA senior solo exhibition. It's been a roller coaster of ups and downs. First I had to get permission to photograph the ROTC cadets for my project. Then they all decide to wimp out on me at the last second. I pulled it together though and shot some amazing portraits.
Artist statement: Our bodies produce tears to lubricate our eyes, to protect them from foreign substances, and to alleviate emotional stress. Sometimes tears are happy, while other times they are painful or sad. Crying is viewed by today’s society, generally, as feminine in nature. Men are supposed to be strong in contrast to this so called weak, vulnerability that women can so freely express. This philosophy heavily influenced the creation of “The Production of Tears”. This series explores the act of men crying from boyhood to adulthood. The photos capture the vulnerability that comes with crying and evoke a strong viewer response. Does seeing a man cry make them look weak or strong?
Time sure flies. I started my undergraduate degree 5 years ago and it's coming to an end next Saturday. I'll be graduating with my BFA in Photography. So much blood, sweat and tears have been shed and I can't believe it's coming to a close. It's frightening and exciting all at the same time. I'll be attending Maryland Institute College of Art in the fall to attain my MFA. Exciting things are in my future!
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