Plastic Fantastic:
“I explored beauty, identity, and what lies beneath the surface, both literally and emotionally. I photographed my mother, who’s usually self-conscious in front of the camera, but because
of our close relationship, she trusted me and allowed herself to be seen without filters. I shot her digitally, then layered the image through projection onto a print stretched across lycra
spandex fabric. The result distorted the image in a way that echoed my themes, about how beauty is altered, especially in places like South Korea, where my mother is from and cosmetic surgery is
deeply tied to social perception. The process taught me how personal trust can create space for honesty, and how layering mediums can echo emotional complexity.”
“I explored beauty, identity, and what lies beneath the surface, both literally and emotionally. I photographed my mother, who’s usually self-conscious in front of the camera, but because
of our close relationship, she trusted me and allowed herself to be seen without filters. I shot her digitally, then layered the image through projection onto a print stretched across lycra
spandex fabric. The result distorted the image in a way that echoed my themes, about how beauty is altered, especially in places like South Korea, where my mother is from and cosmetic surgery is
deeply tied to social perception. The process taught me how personal trust can create space for honesty, and how layering mediums can echo emotional complexity.”