In 2005 I started an on going photography / self-portrait series.
This is one of my most recent contact pages from the project.
I take a photo looking down at my feet, at the same angle, every time I find I am in a new place.
Whether that be physical or mental.
I never really liked (or was good at) painting self portraits, but I was still drawn to the idea of a self portrait. The first picture I took in this series was the last day of high school in 2005 in Cary, IL. I had my feet at the end of a fallen tree on a hike in one of my favorite parks with one of my favorite people. I find the image of my feet { the physical thing that got me to the location } and the scene helped capture the moment better then my facial expressions. The picture represented so much for me, I kept taking them and still take them to this day. I have a shot in front of the Eiffel tower, the Sears tower, the hoover damn and I plan on keeping the series going until my feet are old and wrinkled.
Not sure if everyone will think it is gross, interesting or weird. Hope you enjoy.
2 Responses to “Feet: They take you places”
I absolutely love it Dena!! I’m so glad you started this and I can’t wait to see the collection grow. And by the way the Sears one is absolutely killer, I’m so glad we were all together that day to make it possible!
I totally forgot you were still doing this! All of them are reaally sweet! I like it a lot. Was I there with the Sears?? Id just like to say awesome Dena. You are quite the artist and I really respect all the work you’ve done.