THE OBJECT

Create a large format photograph of a still-life that I have created, inspired by a social issue that concerns/interests or motivated me. Take inspiration from the traditional still-life painters.

My Photo shoot:
Lighting
Positioning
Realism
Symbolism
Colour Palette
Layered Meaning
Chosen objects (their symbolism)

I have been researching current social issues, by looking online, reading newspapers and watching the news. There have been a few in particular that have really stuck out for me and that I have a lot to say about. However, with all of these ideas I have not been able to think of a strong enough way of displaying my thoughts on them when creating my photograph.

Money- Inflation etc

Unhappy British Children- materialism  

Education- university fees, high school drop outs increasing etc.

911 The 10^th Anniversary- American politics, human ethos

London Riots- social differences, police force

I have a great interest in the symbolism within paintings and photography. Therefore, for my project it is important for me that there is a lot of symbolism and layers of meaning in my photographs. The four initial ideas above have all sparked thoughts about what I can do in and for my final image so that my opinion/comment on the issue comes across strongly. My only concern at the moment is the possibility of my ideas becoming cliché or trivial.