Me, Myself and Eye

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ALEX MARTINEZ - US ARMY

Migraine 

Migraine is a self-portrait. I experience migraines; they are part of me now, of my reality and “self.” The image captures a moment when I felt a migraine coming on, an unpleasant experience that can last days and is utterly debilitating. I’ve always loved the look and ‘feel’ of black and white photography and here it felt more raw, not unlike the suffering of that type of pain. 

Although my body fills the frame, I do not look at the camera. Being in front of the lens is uncomfortable. I’m very reserved about myself. I honestly don’t like speaking about myself nor do I like to be the subject of my own work… I let whatever I do take center stage, not myself, so self-portraiture was a challenge. A little about me that I am comfortable sharing is that I love to cook. My cuisine is sophisticated, and I make everything from scratch or as from scratch as possible. I enjoy taking snapshots of my dishes to post on Instagram. Prior to this I had never before taken a photography course. I was looking for another creative outlet and took the Breaking Barriers workshop to expand my horizons and look at things differently. 

ALEX MARTINEZ
US ARMY

For more information:
Email Leslie Elsasser at lelsasse@usf.edu
or Ashley Jablonski at danyele@usf.edu

Breaking Barriers 2020 is supported by the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Love IV Lawrence, Hillsborough Arts Council, and the Florida Department of State.