Auto Ethnographic Inquiry

This is a fourteen week documentation of my research for my final thesis project. Ummm, well, in all honesty, it is a diary of facing my fears, literally and figuratively, by committing to draw my portrait in four distinct ways: metaphor [superhero animal], Distorted/Altered, Folk/Outsider Art inspired, and Extreme Close-Up, [realism], and document the events as they unfold. To some this may seem simple and straightforward (big whoop); however, for a person, like myself, that deals with severe, crippling self-esteem issues, this is a daunting task. However, the emotional investment is not nearly as important as the adventure/investigation and real life implications for my students. Adolescent students often fight similar self-identity issues. Inquiry: Does drawing self-portraits assist in developing a positive self-identity? Or is it merely an exercise in "looking" at yet another face?

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Final Superhero Animal Self-Portrait Image...

The first portrait is done.  Within the imagery, there is a list of my superhero skills, weapons, and weaknesses.  It is a mixture of some of my own personal traits, Wonder Woman's attributes, and a Hippo's facts.  This was a fun process. I enjoyed looking at myself, thinking on what animal best represents me, and incorporating my favorite childhood superhero. Key Code: :-), *, :-)

Classroom implications: A great way for students to self reflect but also learn about animals, and incorporate popular culture.  This might possibly make the self aspect easier to approach.  The metaphor allows students to share as much or as little as they deem necessary in order to effectively accomplish the assignment at hand.


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