"We are all prompted by the same motives, all deceived by the same fallacies, all animated by hope, obstructed by danger, entangled by desire, and seduced by pleasure."

Dr. Samuel Johnson



The self-portrait is the artist’s most personal form of expression. It is the ultimate means of self-analysis, presenting an opportunity for self-reflection and self-expression. One of art’s most fascinating subjects, the self-portrait often repeats familiar conventions in portraiture but it should also bring scope for complex interpretation.



Identity was a central influence on the project as I explored my surname “Bramley”, using the Bramley apple as an object representing myself as well as my characteristics. I developed the notion of identity into camouflage and continued this theme throughout the project. The netting is acting as a camouflage but is still transparent and therefore everything is visible even though it is trying to be concealed.



In the past my self-portrait photography has been mostly negative, reflecting my emotions and surrounding environment. My aim for the project was to primarily focus positively on the development of me as a person and a photographer throughout the last three years.