Out of contextPhotographing | Awareness | Context
Over the year I took various pictures of things I found out of context. However, I eventually decided to go with a picture my mother took. I chose this picture since every time I show it to someone they go: "My god that looks so weird! I need to get used to this." I think that's the exact meaning of "Out of Context". The thing that's out of context in this photo is me. The picture was taken when I had my driving license for a little less than a week and we went to Austria. My mother and I took turns driving and she took this picture during my first shift. I am still getting used to the idea of being old enough to drive and I feel really small and young when driving. This picture confirmed my thoughts and enhanced them with the stuffed animal I placed next to me to "bring me luck". I think I (and the dog) look really out of place, since it combines very childish and grown up aspects. This photo may not look weird to everyone, but it does to almost anyone in my near environment. I also think this photo is really fit as one of the last projects of my VWO. Just like I can't grasp the concept of being old enough to drive, I can't see that I'm almost going to university, living on my own, moving away from my family, etcetera. I'm looking forward to it! But, just like driving, it's a little frightening nonetheless. |