Imagine a thread that represents the continuity between our lives and the images we create — what can we understand about ourselves through the photos we make? Let’s explore together how the way we live can express itself in our photographic practice. Our beliefs and values affect what we do and how we do it, and by looking closely at our artistic practice we can gain a better understanding about ourselves and our work.

Assignments, exercises, and analysis will be based on observation and self-reflection, with the goal being that the images and texts you create will help you develop a more clear and concise visual language. Through conversation during class, you’ll understand and give meaning to the work you create and practice the tools and methods to communicate your ideas through images. We’ll also examine the work of a variety of artists, including Cristina Kahlo, Hu Bo, Jon Henry, and Francisco Toledo, as well as art by the Pre-Raphaelite Sisters.

Students will develop a more clear understanding of their own photographic practice and learn tools to clearly craft a personal language to communicate their own unique ideas through their images — and in the process, understand more about themselves. This class is limited to 6 students only.