Portrait 6

Portrait six uses staples across the forehead with stitches connecting the two together. The colours of the staples and stitch compliment the colour of the models hair. The placing of the stitches and staples make it seem as if the forehead is larger. The staples are much like the scarification methods that are seen in many African cultures. 

Portrait 5

Portrait five includes staples and stitches to create the illusion that the eyes are stitched together. The expression on the face makes it seem as if they are in pain, grimacing at the stitches in the eye. The colour orange compliments the colour of black making the eyes stand out more. The staples once again catch the light creating different shades across the top lid. I placed the staples in a crossed motion to create a bigger texture on the eye. 

Portrait 4

The fourth portrait consists of wrappers around the eye area. The brown creates an alternative eyebrow making the eye appear smaller. The gold wrappings appear 3D coming up off the face around the eye. This creates texture and makes it appear as if there is a ripple in the skin. 

Portrait 3

Portrait three consists of green and white stitches. The stitches alter the shape of the eye and outline the shape of the face. The stitches created remind me of code seen in the making of computers and other technology. The white is subtle under the contrast of the green. The stitches around the eye make the eye appear smaller almost bringing the eye down.

Portrait 2

My second image uses staples and stitches to create texture on the side of the face. The face shape hasn't altered, but what has been added ruins the flawless make-up. I decided to use staples and stitches as alternative materials to create a different surface texture. The staples have a shine to them so catch the light. The staples could act as a highlighter on the face.

Portrait 1

The first portrait uses flaked almonds and tipex to create a mask look on the face. Although it doesn't change the shape of the face it alters the appearance. The use of almonds creates texture on the face and raises the level of the skin. The shape of the almonds reminds me of a mask. Masks alter and deceive appearance. 

Brent Stirton Research

http://www.brentstirton.com/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=27&p=27&a=3&at=0

Brent Stinton is an American Photographer focusing on cultural issues. His work captured my eye because of the series of photographs called, Papua New Guinea - Culture in Transition. The images show Eastern Culture and life they live. In this series features images of scarification in beautiful ways that really shows the pattern and texture of what scarification is in the modern day. The images are from 2014 which shows just how current scarification still is. It is a tradition carried down through the generations taking the boy into manhood. The images can be found on the link above on Stinton's website. 

Omo Valley Tribe by Brent Stinton. Viewed 20/10/14

The image above is an example of Brent Stinton's work showing Scarification. The focus on the scars is subtle yet powerful completley capturing the attention. I have noticed how through the scarification images there is always nature seen in the background. I think that the image above is a great example, showing the scars with a background of a clean canvas. The contradiction is broken up by branches. Perhaps the culture take their inspiration for the shape and texture of the scars from the nature around them.