“The camera doesn’t rape, or even possess, though it may presume, intrude, trespass, distort, exploit and, at the farthest reach of metaphor, assassinate – all activities that, unlike the sexual push and shove, can be conducted from a distance, and with some detachment” (Sontag, 1977).
A documentation of ideas, process and critical reflection.
I believe the process of reflective writing gave me a chance to learn through storytelling and connect my research methodologies with my practice by gaining deeper insight as to the role research led practice and practice led research have both contributed to my practice.
In this form of play questions are formed, ideas are structured, tested, questioned, iteratively.
My interests as a creative practitioner by far, involves positive social change and awareness campaigns. I have a fascination that lies with the relationship between graphic communication and social and cultural function.
As a practitioner, my primary focus is on awareness campaigns, humanitarian work, and social issues.
Mia Shappee 