Look in the mirror. What do you see?
You look at yourself differently when looking at a mirror; with a different purpose, and perspective. You may look at a mirror to see if you have spinach stuck between your teeth, or just to check out your six pack. Some see themselves as over weight, too skinny, or even might be perfectly fine with just the way they are. Your eyes work as a finder, a sort of lens, that blocks you from seeing everything else or widening your eyes to see what you can't regularly.
My concept "mirror, mirror on the wall..." derived from the question "what does the body mean?" The body is something different to everyone. Many people go about their days thinking about how they look and how others view them. Whereas when they face a mirror it is only about how they see themselves. Some intentionally view themselves by judging their body size or shape. By doing so they are putting their own meaning to the body. On the other hand, some may unintentionally see their body with a filter in the mirror, such occurs when brushing their teeth or combing their hair. People do such daily activities while looking in the mirror because they may not see where they're brushing or combing and they need to get every spot. What is usually not recognized is the fact that this too gives a meaning to the body, by being something that needs to be maintained and or cared for.
But, If we have so many ways to view it (intentionally and unintentionally), how do we know what is to be true about our body, and how will we ever find out the meaning of all of it?
While asking this question to myself, I was inspired by photographer, Cindy Sherman. Her photos deal with the body and identity; how we as well as others see ourselves. Although her photos are different than mine, I was inspired by her way of capturing the self. At a time period when people's views are distorted by technology and media, a simple mirror helps reflect one's image upon a surface. All you need to do is pay attention a little bit more. Sherman sees the identity given off by image and accurately portrays each "individual" as is.
The body shows who you are in many ways. Especially when no one is looking, you are able to see yourself with a lens of truth (through the mirror). The mirror projects exactly the way you are with no one's opinion or view. How you conceive that it is all up to you, and this is what relates to your identity; the way you see yourself.
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