Revealed - Journey's of self exploration and Spirituality
Revealed is a project with portraits of individuals, each holding a small wood box filled with objects that represent their spiritual experience. My dream is to expand my current Revealed project to include subjects throughout the world.
I will travel the world photographing people as Revealed subjects. In advance of the photography session I ask my subjects to consider what physical items they have that represent their spiritual experience. I ask them to bring those items with them so that they may be arranged into the Revealed Box, a 6x6x4 inch wooden box specifically designed and built for this project. The box itself and the project have evolved into a vessel of self-exploration and quiet confession, with exploration of the concept of identity and the awareness of a higher existence. The works I select show my subjects’ responses to the project, as well as the inadvertent disclosures of their most subtle hopes and fears.
What I find to be most interesting about this body of work is the profound effect this project, and its process of creation, has had on so many of my subjects. Given the opportunity to look within, many subjects have experienced a journey that took them much deeper than their initial inner self-examination, a journey which revealed undiscovered truths about themselves. I ask my subjects to reflect upon their Revealed portrait through an essay, which will accompany their portrait. This creates an additional layer of impact and insight into their spiritual experience.
I also find it very interesting the impact these portraits and essays have had on people who have not been subjects. I have had many people contact me about how they have spent time thinking about themselves in a way they never have before. This project has given people permission, or a gentle reminder, to pause and think about themselves.
To expand my Revealed project with subjects from different cultures from around the world will make this project have a more powerful impact and greater connection with people.
I plan on sharing this through a newly designed revealedproject.com website, a blog, and a book based around this dream assignment.
91 Comments
This is an incredible project! What a interesting way to discover cultural bonds. I hope it happens!
Nice web site start. Good to see a planned dream! Take a look at some of the many fantastic dreams other people have (mine has to do with children) and vote for the ones you like best. If you leave a comment, they can link back to your dream. You have my vote; good luck!
got my vote!
good luck with your idea =)
check my idea and vote for it if you like it =)
This is a fantastic project reminds us that we are all the same in our humanity, and our uniquenesses are to be REVEALED celebrated!
Way Cool!!! Good Luck!
Good luck with this great project, Scott.
Thanks! I'm excited about this dream. Been thinking about it for a few years.
An amazing journey and an amazing project by an amazing and gifted photographer and person.
This dream could help us all better understand the spirituality of people across different cultures. Any building block that works towards peace and understanding has my vote!
What a great project to allow us to think about the bigger picture!
one of the most intriguing emotionally open and truthful photographic explorations i have encountered
Peace be with you. I know this dream project is yours.
Analog is the wave of life...... go for it.
This project-both conceptually and emotionally- moves me. Scott captures in these photographs the quiet and beautiful mystery that is our individual belief system and spiritual core.
I love this project, it has inspired many.
very moving concept, would be fascinating to explore internationally!
This sounds great. Good luck.
Hey - Fantastic idea!
You've got my vote ... Will you check mine out and give me a vote? Hang in there!
Keep shooting ... D
this is a nice project! spirituality,...
I voted for you.
you can have a look at mine too, in case you like it, it's also a quest of spiritualiy...
good luck
Good luck Scott- You've got my vote
scott - how fabulous - around the world revealed! please vote for me also - we can travel together :)
Namaste, Scott!
Outstanding Scott, wishing you the best as you continue to chase your dreams.
I hope this contest is judged on merit as well as popularity! What could be better than Revealed around the world?! BtY
Thanks for your support and comments. :)
You've got my vote, thank you for the vote.
Thank you for your vote! You've got mine as well!
WOW Scott! Cooooool idea. I went to your website and love the photos and info on each. Best of luck to you!
LEASH THE VOTE!
love it! Expanding your Revealed project sounds really interesting. Mine is about photographing 9 disappearing islands... check it out if you'd like! :)
I can't wait to see your photos - Wonderful idea & great dream! Best of luck and you have my "PIC" - please check out my dream of furthering peaceful coexistence between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East. Thanks!!
I can't wait to see your photos - Wonderful idea & great dream! Best of luck and you have my "PIC" - please check out my dream of furthering peaceful coexistence between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East. Thanks!!
Thanks for all the comments and support. You can see more at http://www.siphotography.com
I have over 100 subjects so far and taking this worldwide will be awesome!
best of luck to you and an incredible idea
This rocks and is amazing!
Good luck Scott! I just voted.
This is a beautiful concept.
Been watching this transform. It's amazing and magical!
Thanks!!! it has been a great transformation and magical. :)
I hope you get it!. It sounds like a great project. Success!!!!
Great idea, worthy of being selected and carried out.
Thanks for the pic on my idea, they are similar in the focus on individual spirituality and sharing that through photography.
I love this project you've created and think taking it around the world will be magnificent. Wish you the very best! You've always got my vote.
Sounds like a great adventure. Best wishes.
The authentic self is the soul made visible. Sarah Ban Breathnach
Scott, given the above, what a treasure you give to us viewers as your subjects participate in this cooperative venture with you! To take this concept around the world would benefit us all. All good luck.
Lauren Stockbower
Lauren, thank you so much for the wonderful comment! It means much to me. Thanks!
Good Luck Scott, I sincerely hope it happens for you.
Debbie Haupt
Wishing you luck and prosperity with your photography!
Shianne Reith
Well done Scott, I like your visualization!!
Great idea, Scott!
I like this very much, good luck!!!and thanks
sure! sure! ill go with this
hey! add me up on flickr my username is ronangara
Being a part of this project was enlightening. I would love to see the similarites between not only cultures but simply people around the world.
Great idea... You've got my vote!! please check out my dream and vote for me.
Interesting. I voted for ya.
Scott, while you slept... I voted! Greg
I'm am soo excited to here how far this project has developed into. . . .what? 2, 3 years ago I was with you and seeing the somewhat beginning of this. . .I hope to see my picture as well as people across the worlds' picture in this project. . .Goodluck Scott. I hope all is well.
I'm proud of you! Good luck! Jane
Look forward to your World Wide Success~ However, My friend you are already SUCCESSFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much. :) It has grown much and is very exciting! yea! :)
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Incredible innovation. It reaches out and touches the soul.
Bravo! I like it!
Thanks for your support of my project. I voted for yours. Best of luck.
Got my vote..
thankx for the vote I most def. returned the fav. your idea is great!!
Thanks for the vote ~ you got my vote too! awesome idea.
Should produce amazing portraits! Wonderful idea, voted. Check out my idea on covering the new engineering and innovation designed at alleviating poverty and hunger and protecting the environment. Also check out my portfolio http://maclellanimages.com/blog1/galleries/
Thanks for the vote and comment Scott, good luck!
Scott: you really captured my brother's spirit in your photo of him.
Amy Wachspress
This is a great idea! I wish you great success in your revealedproject.com.
PIC'd it. Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Scott is an incredibly talented photographer. His 'Revealed' project is already such a powerful piece, I can't wait to see what it will become if he can win this!
Good Luck!!
It's a great plan--should lead to a great book. It's only natural to want to reach out beyond our own culture to make it a apiritual exploration of the world!
Bill Pett
I voted for you. Good luck!
You got my vote. From a Toronto Brother.
AHO
Scott - you are a wizard spreading light and magic with your talent and being.
I voted for you. Good luck! Spencer Berger
This is great! I am exploring my gypsy spirit and this project will be beautiful. Pic'd! Check out my dream...
Great project,I like it;Voted.
Great idea Scott. Good luck.
Larry Carter
Cool project. Good Luck
You have my vote, If you get the chance, check out my dream "From Australia With Love" and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE vote for it!
Thanks.
-Adam
I was a Revealed subject from Kansas City. Scott has an amazing ability to both hold sacred space for a person and to create technically amazing photos. His project is an invitation to identify with the subjects and to look within at your own values...an invitation to grow.
James
great project! returning the fav- here's my vote!
Interesting project Scott.....all the best to you :o)
Talent along with creativity gets my vote.
Great project and it would be a wonderful book. A great way for people to see whats inside of others...Best of luck, David
Thats cool, I hope to visit Germany again in a few years. ;] Good Luck on your Idea
bsasso
This is a great Idea! Check mine out too and if you like it...return the vote! Mine is about exposing a fatal conflict taking place in the Congo.