Photos: Reflecting on the Mirror Project
Self-portrait by Kimberly Massengill
The Mirror Project is a site that showcases self-portraits made using various types of reflective surfaces--from mirrors to silverware. In the portrait at right, Kimberly Massengill makes good use of the Plexiglas pane of a New York bus shelter. A movie poster that contains the image of a large eye "looks" over her shoulder.
Self-portrait by Kimberly Massengill
A photographer for 20 years, Massengill learned about the Mirror Project from a friend who shares her interest in "found art."
Self-portrait by Rebecca Hargrave Malamud
This portrait by Rebecca Hargrave Malamud was taken at her art gallery, Point B, in Port Orford, Ore. The photos in the background were taken by Heather Champ, founder of the Mirror Project, and the snapshots pinned on the mannequin are works also featured on the Mirror Project Web site.
Self-portrait by Rebecca Hargrave Malamud
Rebecca Malamud took this photo during a birthday party for her son at their home in Sixes, Ore. Malamud also maintains a Web site devoted to the town.
Self-portrait by Caitlinn Davison
In this image, photographer Caitlinn Davison finds herself in her cat's eye.
Self-portrait by Heather Martino
Heather Martino captures an image of herself in the view from her Hong Kong office.
Self-portrait by Derek M. Powazek
This portrait was taken by Derek M. Powazek while he was trying on hats on Granville Island, Vancouver. (He didn't buy any, though.)
Self-portrait by Derek M. Powazek
This portrait by Powazek was taken at the 2003 Burning Man festival.
Self-portrait by Derek M. Powazek
This portrait, again by Powazek, makes use of reflective art on display at San Francisco's MUNI light-rail station.
Self-portrait by Jen Boxer
Jen Boxer captures her image in the mirror of a parked motorcycle on River Valley Road, Singapore.
Self-portrait by Hugo Solo
This portrait by Hugo Solo was taken in Barcelona, Spain.