Jess May
Ephemera
This project is titled ‘Ephemera’. The meanings behind this project stem from imposter syndrome and feelings of isolation. The title felt fitting for my project as I wanted to portray the topic of social anxiety as a physical being. The concept of my photos are surreal, using textures and fabrics in urban settings that standout and contrast against the background. I work with self-portraits, disguising myself in fabrics to create sinister figures. The purpose is to portray insecurity, self-perception and a lack of confidence toward inserting yourself into a setting. I played with the idea of ‘sticking out like a sore thumb’, feeling highly noticeable in mundane situations. The use of contrast and colour accentuates this out of place individual.
Holly Blain • Megan Challis • Deborah Cumming • Eleanor Darwin • Krystle Davies • Pippa French • Perran Jack • Robert Kelson • Jess May • Anne - Marie Robst • Emily Fung Yee Tsang • Lucy Webb • Oluwafisayomi Jennifer Williams •
Bath Spa University
BA (Hons) Photography
University of Bedfordshire
BA (Hons) Photography
University of Bolton
BA (Hons) Photography
Boomsatsuma
BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
University of Brighton
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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University of Chester
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Crawford College of Art and Design
BA (Hons) Fine Art
University of Cumbria
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University of Derby
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Griffith College Dublin
BA Photographic Media
TU Dublin
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Edinburgh College of Art
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Edinburgh Napier University
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Falmouth University
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University for the Creative Arts Farnham
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Glasgow School of Art
BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
City of Glasgow College
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Hereford College Of Arts
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University of Hertfordshire
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Leeds Art University
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Limerick School of Art and Design
BA (Hons) Photography and Moving Image
London Metropolitan University
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London South Bank University
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Morley College London
BA (Hons) Photography (Top-Up Part-Time)
National College of Art and Design
Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
The Northern School of Art
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Open College of the Arts
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Pearse College of Further Education
QQI Level 6 Photography
University of Portsmouth
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Sheffield Hallam University
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Solent University
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University of Suffolk
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Teesside University
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