dreamy me

Photogram was something new and I started off feeling rather confused about the kind of effect i should create. I wasn't sure if a photogram meant a x-rayed effect or a solid full-colored image like a camera could produce. Through the net, these two vastly different effects claimed themselves to be photograms which made me a little skeptical. Nonetheless, they deserve some credits for sparking off some ideas and inspirations for my work.

The initial plan was to scan a collage of stamps to represent myself as a stamp collector. In that I was hoping to create an assemblage of diverse patterns and colors. However, it turned out pretty cluttered and messy. I also tried scanning the pages in the stamp book (since it might look more organized and has a pretty tracing paper page) but to my dismay it turned out stark black.

I reckoned that it might be easier if I experimented with translucent objects. I used some stationeries and they created a boring composition which didn't really give a good representation of myself ha, other than the fact that they accompany through my school days.

Eventually, I decided to use my dreamcatcher-windchime which was a gift from a close friend. I positioned the dreamcatcher onto the scanner and placed a tracing paper over it to create a dreamy effect. This was truly representative of myself, since I'm known for sleeping and dreaming alot. Not only is it representative, it also has a nice mix of texture- the embroidery, the feathers, beads, metal which I think, compensates for the simplicity of my final work. The only adjustments made were desaturation, curves, brightness and contrast and cropping.

Haha, probably it is precisely too simple that I didn't recieve much feedback about how I should improve on this piece. I seeked my sister's opinion and she commented that it'll probably look more pleasing if it is in the portrait position. What do you guys think? Please feel free to comment. Your advice is truly appreciated :)

Self assesment:

7/10
It may look pretty simple and easy to create, but I managed to portray the dreaminess. The brightness and overexposure gives audiences the aura of stepping into a "new realm". I also tried to crop it in consideration to fit the rule of thirds.

However, I think whilst it may give a dreamy effect, it lacks some depth. A dream is to experience a sequence of images with sounds, ideas, emotions, or other sensations during sleep. But my image seems speak less of what goes beyong the dreamy effect.

I like shirlyn's work. I thought that the composition was nice and the sihoulette effect came out pretty. Though the chains were complicated and long, it wasn't over cluttered. Also, the "spilled" effect is a good way to symbolize a change in the state of events, giving some depth. I give her 8.5/10.