Reflection of Imperfection
Katey L.
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To others, I am just another typical nerdy, introverted Asian girl. I always took pride in these stereotypes; after all, aren't they supposed to be "good" stereotypes? When being praised for my wits descended into high expectations of my school work, I began to change how I viewed myself. Soon enough, every flawed test score meant that hours of studying and staring at my screen were for nothing. In my photography, I try to capture scenes with a deeper meaning than "what meets the eye". The image represents the idea of perfection that I constantly chase, using the screen as a voice that I never had. This was not just to reflect on my thoughts, but of teenagers all across the world. When caught up in red numbers on a test, the mindset is not to "improve", but "to be". I want this image to express what I went through in a tough time in my life, and to let anyone else who relates to it know: you are not alone.
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Creativity to me means a way to express inner thoughts through different forms of arts. For some it may be by using words, acting, drawing... etc.. I found I could express my feelings best through the camera, and use it to tell a profound story with just one image.
