In this project, I delve into the gap between imagination and perception, capturing the nuanced ways in which we mentally construct images of the world around us. Each viewer’s mind forms a unique vision of a scene—some experience it with detailed vividness, while others perceive only its outlines. This disparity is central to this work, where I merge photography and line drawings to create a striking juxtaposition between reality and the mind's interpretation.
This project blends richly detailed photographs with minimalist, hand-drawn elements. In my photographs, the bustling city streets, architectural facades, and everyday life are rendered in full color, offering a tangible, familiar reality. The drawings, by contrast, represent an impressionistic layer—suggesting the incomplete, fleeting, or imagined qualities of memory and perception. Through these outlined sketches, I explore how mental images are often fragmented or abstract, lacking the vivid clarity of the actual scene.
This combination of media speaks to the way we all filter and reconstruct reality. The interplay between photography and drawing encourages viewers to question their own perceptions: How much of what we "see" is shaped by imagination, memory, or personal bias? By stripping certain elements down to outlines, I invite the viewer to engage actively with the artwork, filling in details or interpreting the scenes based on their subjective experiences.
Ultimately, this fusion of photography and drawing illustrates a conceptual confluence—the interplay between the physical world and the world of the mind. My work aims to reveal that the “gap” between what we see and what we imagine is not a limitation, but a space where creativity, personal interpretation, and memory converge to form a richer understanding of reality.
This project explores the theme of personal fragmentation, capturing the multiple, often contrasting facets of our identity that coexist within us. Each of us is a complex collection of different sides and personalities—some we reveal openly to the world, while others remain hidden, guarded within. This layering of selves raises questions about authenticity and wholeness. Are we ever truly complete, or are we constantly adapting, concealing, and fragmenting ourselves to fit the expectations of others?
In this work, I delve into the subtle, internal conflict between our public personas and private realities. By juxtaposing different artistic elements—realistic and abstract, vivid and faint—I aim to visually represent the fragmentation that defines our sense of self. The varied media I use, such as photography combined with line drawings, reflect the complexity and sometimes dissonance of our internal landscapes, offering a metaphor for the layers that make up our identity.
This fragmented self, while adaptive and multifaceted, can lead us to question whether we are gradually losing touch with a “true” version of ourselves. When so much of our energy goes into managing, performing, or hiding parts of our identity, the sense of an authentic, cohesive self can feel elusive. This work does not seek to answer whether we are whole or fractured; rather, it invites viewers to consider their own journeys of self-presentation and introspection. Through this project, I hope to inspire a dialogue around self-discovery, encouraging viewers to confront the hidden or unacknowledged parts of themselves and to question what it truly means to be “real” in a world that demands so many versions of who we are.
