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Assignment Two

Assignment Two: 

Produce a series of related images that use a readily available online archive (or archives) as
their starting point or subject.


Make a small book for this project, using proprietary software, to be viewable online. 

When I live to be 100 years old.

Today, with smartphones and the instantaneous allure of social media, the selfie has become an emblem of contemporary self-expression.

Simultaneously, juxtaposing this form of self-portraiture against narratives etched into the faces of those who have witnessed a century invites a profound exploration of time, identity, and visual representation.

The selfie symbolises the immediacy of the modern human experience. Social media platforms have become canvases for self-expression, where filters, angles, and hashtags converge to construct a digital identity in the fleeting moment of a captured image. This mode of self-presentation emphasises the here and now, a visual narrative punctuated by likes, comments, and trends.

Contrastingly, a centenarian unveils a different story—a narrative. The wrinkles across their faces testify to the laughter, tears, and resilience characterising a life's journey spanning generations. 
In the subtle details of weathered skin and aged eyes, we witness the accumulation of experiences, relationships, and the indomitable spirit that has withstood the test of a century.

This book examines the contrasting visual narratives—the instantaneous self-portrait of the modern era and the enduring portraiture of those who have stood the test of time. In its simplicity, through this exploration, we discover underlying cultural, psychological, and societal implications embedded in these images, ultimately shedding light on the immediacy of the present and the profound echoes of a century past.

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