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Mimesis/Ekphrasis is a design series that unites individual and
collective artistic expressions into poetic narratives, bridging the
personal and the universal through visual and written storytelling.
Rooted in philosophical Platonic and Aristotelian concepts of mimesis,
the imitation of reality, and ekphrasis, the vivid description of art, this
series delves into the ways identity, perception, and expression
intertwine. Each issue invites collaborators to step into personas that
blur the boundaries between themselves and aspects of my own
identity, creating a fusion of perspectives that is both deeply
introspective and richly communal.
Through photography, writing, and interviews, Mimesis/Ekphrasis
constructs layered narratives that explore self-expression, shared
experience, and the subtle interplay between authenticity and
performance. The resulting works are both cohesive and multifaceted,
offering a reflective meditation on creative direction, emotional
resonance, and the art of storytelling. By weaving together individual
experiences and collective memory, the project seeks to uncover new
dimensions of connection, inviting audiences to engage with the work
not only as viewers but as participants in an ongoing dialogue.
More than a documentation of artistic process, Mimesis/Ekphrasis is
an exploration of presence—of the self, of others, and of the spaces
in between. I encourage viewers to discover fragments of themselves
within these narratives, to find meaning in the poetry of personal
experience and the art of shared interpretation. It is within this fluid
exchange of identities and impressions that the project finds its true
resonance. It lies in this convergence where the personal dissolves into
the collective, where Mimesis/Ekphrasis becomes not just a reflection,
but a living, breathing series of all that we are and all that we might
become together.
Boston University College of Fine Arts
School of Visual Arts