The photo was taken for this first project, “transcending the common place” –which asked that we select ordinary objects, photographing them in a variety of ways in order to see them in a fresh light, exploring potential metaphors. Although the figure in the foreground is in focus, the suitcase had been my object for the afternoon. A suitcase can carry sentiments of longing, a journey, accumulation, change and that often-inevitable moment of departure.
I really enjoy the fact that you took this of yourself and that it is almost a self-reflection. To me, it communicates that travel and planning for travel can oftentimes be stressful yet can also be very reflective and very beneficial. It almost looks as if you are ready to go yet waiting for that one last thing you need to dawn on you before you leave it behind. This image feels almost sad and because of that could mean a lot of different things. Nice work.
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