Causes Quote by Lucas Samaras
“...I started photographing myself, and found that I could see portions of myself that I had never seen before. Since I face just my face in the mirror, I know pretty much what it's like. When I see a side-view I'm not used to it, and find it peculiar... So, photographing myself and discovering unknown territories of my surface self causes an interesting psychological confrontation.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk with Lucas Samaras, 1995
Photographing oneself reveals hidden aspects of identity, prompting self‑recognition and psychological confrontation.
In simple terms: Seeing yourself from new angles uncovers unknown parts of you.
Key Takeaway
Explore self‑portraiture to discover hidden self‑aspects.
Themes
self‑discovery
identity
psychology
artistic exploration
Mood
introspective
curious
Type
reflective
artistic
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- artistic practice
- self‑reflection
- identity research
Key Concepts
self‑portraiture
mirror perception
psychological confrontation
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of yourself remain unseen?
- How does the camera change self‑perception?
A Different Perspective
May focus on visual aspects, neglecting deeper emotional layers.
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