Love is an Open Door

 

    Inspired by the work of Hilla and Bernd Becher, our assignment this week was to create a typology by shooting images of things that are the same, but different. These images are compiled into a grid and known often as a Becher grid, inspired by the Bechers, who created typologies of industrial equipment.

    I had trouble coming up with a subject for this task, but as soon as the idea of doors hit my brain I stuck with it. Doors and I have a unique history. I remember that, specifically in fifth grade, my go-to doodle was a door. I drew the same door, slightly open for some dimension, (not super well because I've never really been a drawing person) whenever I found empty space on a piece of paper. 

    I'm not sure what inspired these drawings back then, but maybe we can thank them for my appreciation of doors today. There are so many types of doors out there. For this project I mostly stuck with single doors, with some exceptions, because I thought it would be easier for framing purposes. Even with this, my framing is imperfect and I realized how imperfect I am at knowing what angle I'm taking a photo at. 

    Doors are beautiful nonetheless. Physically, they can showcase intricate wood work, gorgeous colors, and are great for hanging posters. Symbolically, they show us new beginnings, mystery, expectation, and opportunity. 

    Personally, doors give me some anxiety. I'm often the person who's afraid to open the door. I usually end up opening it eventually, be never without excessive internal debate. You never know what you're going to encounter when you open a new door. It could be scary, it could be difficult, but it also could be worth it. 

    I've been trying to open new doors lately. Just taking art classes is kind of a new door I opened because of my minor. It is indeed kind of scary, but I'm learning a lot and definitely having fun along the way.