Portraits in the Dark: A Portrait of my Father

Posted on 28 April , 201313 June , 2014 Posted in A Dance in the Dark: series, Art BlogTagged A Dance in the Dark: the series, alexia medici, Art Blog, aura, boat, darkness, father, light, photography, portrait, spirituality

Light allows us to see what is in front of us; darkness allows us to feel the aura of those around us.

In this set of portraits, I photograph my father in what I believe to be his element.. on his boat.

Statement for Portraits in the Dark:

Darkness can be perceived as a warm thick blanket which allows us to feel more comfortable and less restrained and self conscious in front of others. It makes us feel anonymous and personal, which in turn makes us more akin to those viewing than when we wear our daytime mask and consciously try to appear more alike to those around us. This soul, or aura is what I am trying to project in my ‘Portraits in the Dark’ series; i.e. the essence of those in front of me.

A Prayer for the Future

Posted on 27 July , 201228 March , 2018 Posted in A Dance in the Dark: series, Art BlogTagged A Dance in the Dark: the series, alexia medici, Art Blog, aura, concern, dance, darkness, death, fear, life, light, light painting, photography, self portrait, spirituality

Sometimes life takes us places we don’t really want to go to, thoughts we don’t really want to face. But we have to. I took these photos in a period I knew that some things weren’t right, and yet I didn’t believe it yet, I couldn’t. I held on to hope and chance just like one would hold on to a prayer, or a last dance in the dark. In dark contrast to this setting of apparent comfort – my stage, my routine, my life.

7/9 months to change

Posted on 11 July , 201210 March , 2013 Posted in A Dance in the Dark: series, Art BlogTagged A Dance in the Dark: the series, alexia medici, alone, body casts, books, darkness, dreams, family, future, insecurity, light, melanchony, photography, photos, pregnancy, restlessness, seven months pregnant, uncertainty2 Comments

I’ve been going through a difficult pregnancy and have been stuck at home for a while now. Since I am usually a very active, outgoing and sociable person this has been very hard for me.

Although I love being pregnant and ‘interacting’ with baby, I feel as though I’ve lost who I was before, like I’ve lost my spark and my whole outside world has disappeared and only my inside (also inside the house) world exists.

I’ve taken some photos for the A Dance in the Dark series and I guess they represent this melanchonic feeling I cannot seem to shake off.. I’m not sharing these photos with my friends, sometimes it’s easier to share with strangers.

The books represent the readings and attempt at preparation for this new role whereas the casts were made to celebrate my 30th year and various stages of my pregnancy. They also represent various versions of me (if that makes sense!).

A Poem from the Shadows

Posted on 16 April , 201220 April , 2017 Posted in A Dance in the Dark: series, Art BlogTagged A Dance in the Dark: the series, alexia medici, darkness, dreams, family, future, husband, insecurity, insomnia, light, marriage, pensive, pregnancy, restlessness, uncertainty, whilst he was sleepingLeave a comment

The subconscious, dark, restless forced rest.

Anxiety (Insomnia)

Posted on 13 April , 201220 April , 2017 Posted in A Dance in the Dark: series, Art BlogTagged A Dance in the Dark: the series, alexia medici, darkness, dreams, family, future, husband, insecurity, insomnia, light, marriage, pensive, pregnancy, restlessness, uncertainty, whilst he was sleeping2 Comments

I’m in a state of big changes and this shows especially at night. I cannot sleep, and when I do, my dreams are very vivid and scary. I wake up every morning feeling tired and lost… what’s happening to me? Will I be a bad mother? Why am I running away all the time? Why am I so scared? – And then apparently it’s normal.

Portraits in the Dark: Mother and Son Playing

Posted on 22 October , 201119 January , 2013 Posted in A Dance in the Dark: series, Art BlogTagged A Dance in the Dark: the series, alexia medici, Art Blog, aura, baby, darkness, light, mother, photography, playing, portrait, spirituality1 Comment

Light allows us to see what is in front of us; darkness allows us to feel the aura of those around us.

A Portrait of Jeni

Posted on 5 June , 20118 October , 2015 Posted in A Dance in the Dark: series, Art BlogTagged A Dance in the Dark: the series, alexia medici, barcelona, colour, Edinburgh, fun, jeni cumming, light, luggage, photography, relocating, relocation, Scotland, suitcaseLeave a comment

Jeni, a lovely fellow artist from Scotland has stayed at our place in between houses, and just like me is at a crossroads, although for different personal reasons. I have taken a series of photos representing my thoughts of Jeni at the time. This is my selection.