Me, my class & I, 2021

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"Me, my class & I"––exhibited at the SAIC Fall 2021 BFA show––is a series of 16 self portraits, displayed in a school yearbook layout, that explores the complex relationship between personal identity and societal expectations in a school setting. With the use of makeup, wigs, and clothing, I transform myself into various characters inspired by student stereotypes. Through this series, I want to poke fun at my own experiences growing up, attempting to alter my appearance to fit in and feel accepted by certain groups of students. I want to magnify the absurd role that outward appearance plays in determining one's social status.