have always had a deep aversion to doing laundry. It has long been my productivity nemesis, so much so that, as a child, I would cry and claim I was Cinderella whenever faced with the task. However, I decided to challenge this negative association and transform something I despise into an art form. My project focuses on creating a gallery of close-up photographs of the laundry piles I accumulate throughout the week. Since I only do laundry on my days off, these piles naturally grow over time, capturing the essence of neglect and accumulation.

I chose dirty laundry as the subject for my final project because of the rich textures and surprising details it holds. What might initially appear to be a simple pile of fabric soon reveals itself as a complex collection of shapes and materials. Is that a belt? No, it’s a corset. What’s that label "Broken Promises"? It turns out to be a bathing suit bottom with a brand name. Each photograph offers new textures, details, and a sense of mystery, encouraging the viewer to guess the true identity of the clothing pieces.

During the critique, I received feedback that some of the photographs were stronger than others. In an effort to enhance the overall aesthetic, I experimented with a faint dust-like overlay on the images, adding a layer of "dirt" to evoke the feeling of neglect and age. However, I’m still uncertain about which images are the strongest and would appreciate further feedback on that aspect.

The core concept of this project is rooted in the idea of photo manipulation, an approach we explored in class. The textures within the images intentionally deceive the viewer’s perception of reality. What might look like a t-shirt could, in fact, be a glove and vice versa. The viewer is left to question the identity of the clothing pieces, creating a sense of intrigue and wonder.