Its been a bit strange lately seeing a number of blog posts or articles ‘bashing’ self-portraits. Yes, I totally get that the culture of taking ‘selfies’ can be overwhelming on the internet and folks can go a bit wild with it. Yet it is so easily dismissed as vain or selfish.
Of course, I believe that behind every person taking a ‘selfie’ is someone with a story to tell.
That the act of taking a self-portrait can be self-indulgent but for many of us, that is a brave and beautiful act of self-care and self-portraits can be powerful place of reclamation and of healing.
I have a whole post responding to those posts coming soon and for you local folks, I have something even better.
I’m doing a talk next Tuesday at a lovely gallery in town called “Self-Portraiture: More than Just Selfies” and I’m excited (oh…and more than a little bit nervous) to be doing the talk!
So local folks, come on out! I’d love to meet you and love your support!
Grab a ticket (they are by donation) and secure your spot at the event!
I hope to get to meet you there…oh and if you read the blogs of the lovely Pace & Kyeli….guess what…they are coming all the way up from Portland for the event so you’ll get to connect with them too!
I hope to see you there!