Project 1: Photographic Fictions - Proposal

The objective of the series is to convey inanimate objects, particularly make-up, nail polish and various other possessions females use, depicting the process and after effects of the night and alcohol whilst alluding to going off to war and the effects of war, within four to eight images. Using artist precedents such as, Alex Majoli, Gilles Peress, Bruce Gilden, Jim Goldberg, Gueorgui Pinkhassov, Patrick Zachmann, Werner Bischof, David Hurn, and Erich Hartmann, for inspiration and guidance, the series will involve the techniques of colour filters and high contrasting shadows to create moods and settings, extreme low and high angles to dramatize scenes of intoxication/fighting, as well as crisp shots versus burred ones to depict the effects of alcohol/fighting and time passing, also through the use of mirror reflections different aspects of scenes will be revealed to further narrate the series. The purpose of the series is to expose the nature of binge drinking among young females and the consequences of it being acceptable in society. The target audience will be anyone who can relate to the story being portrayed, no matter what age or gender. The story will revolve around inanimate objects depicted as females preparing for a night out/soldiers going to war (the war against binge drinking). Starting off with a clear organised scene ready to be used/training for the war, the objects will gradually disperse into scenes that represent social drinking and dancing/warfare, conflict will occur when one of the objects goes missing/is captured, but then is returned battered and bruised, the final scene revealing the destruction of the night/war to conclude the story.