Jeremiah Koo

My sustained investigation focuses on perfectionism, based on my personal experiences and struggles. It has made me hypersensitive to others’ opinions and expectations. I examined how perfectionism affects me emotionally, physically, and mentally. 

Image 1 is a mood board that I made to organize my thoughts and feelings. Images 2-5 revolved around how perfectionism impacted me mentally. The chaotic nature of images 2 and 3 represents my constant struggle to efficiently complete daily tasks. Image 4 depicts my proclivity to make things complicated. It took me hours to sort the cereal by hand. Image 5 is a perfect reminder of how beautiful imperfections can be. A friend’s slight push during exposure created this piece. Image 6 shows the process behind the cyanotype. After Image 6, I had a period of inactivity. I was scared to create, unsure of the path ahead. I had no control or motivation. Finally, I got a burst of inspiration. Image 7 was born. It was very spontaneous, focusing on the ideas rather than the details. Image 8 was also a spontaneous creation. I stood in front of the camera and posed. Image 9 shows the journaling during the inactive stage. Image 10 is a blank sheet, symbolizing the ever-continuing struggle to create.