Rumination - A Photo Essay

Rumination refers to the continuous thoughts that flood the mind and often consume a person. Hidden musings that live in the mind are often only reflected through vulnerability and openness. This project explores the human tendencies to keep the truest aspects of “self” hidden from the world. We experimented with visual aspects of reflection of one’s soul and thoughts of self. Too often humans are afraid to look at their reflection and see the most beautiful pieces of themselves. It feels most natural to always wear a façade that masks the aspects of our identity we fear sharing. We are unable to make the connection that we, like flowers, bloom into an incredibly lovely thing, begging to be seen.

Model: Leah Szantho