Here is my 'Public Self". So much of my public identity has been wrapped up in my career as a Chef/cook.People and family have labeled me with this identity because it is easy, identifiable and socially acceptable. I have also let myself be labeled as well; perhaps because I was not sure of anything else to identify with.... or maybe I just wasn't ready yet.
Even though the figure is working hard, rolling out cookie dough, the eyes and the lips are pleasant and good looking. You must still be attractive even if you are sweating in a hot kitchen for 8+ hours a day!
There is another meaning though as well; the eyes and mouth are in a different direction than the rest of the figure. They appear to be looking back but maybe they are just looking elsewhere. Maybe the eyes and mouth are dreaming of a different direction even as the hands are working hard and rolling out cookie dough for the masses.
Since this role is also about customer service, a smile and a pleasant disposition is always necessary as well. Sometimes all this makes me feel like a 1950's housewife.
First of all, I love how you have continued to use collage as a way to explore these 4 selves...i feel like i am peeking at your subconscious mindswirl! As for this one, your public self, i like your musing on the mouth/eye placement. All of your collages have a dreamy, personal & exploratory nature, yet feel "put together" kinda like a less political more spiritual hannah hoch http://www.yellowbellywebdesign.com/hoch/gallery.html
ReplyDeleteCompared to the freedom in the other 3 pieces this one feels very repressed.
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