"My only crit talked about me moving out of the darkroom and getting out of my comfort zone" Diana G.

It's funny cuz I have also been advised to explore outside of myself, to not include myself as much in my work, get out of my comfort zone, and it is hard. It is hard not because I can't or don't want to experiment but because I make work about what I am thinking about which tends to be internal conflict based work. So, how I have to consciously switch gears and think about these internal conflicts in an external way.. or go completely in the opposite direction OR ignore them altogether and stay on this course that I'm on. Personally, I think I'll do a little of both and see where that takes me. of course I am still uncertain exactly what they are asking of me but I'm working it out. I have barely started my VC. Waiting on some books. Should arrive any day now. I am excited about it but I think I'm going to alter it slightly. I am studying AFFECT and artists who have dealt with personal trauma within their work. but right now it includes artists who have dealt with death or dying and disease. I am starting with Hanna Wilke's Intra Venus project. I may look at Nan Goldin. I am also going to read Susan Sontag's 2 books, Regarding the Pain of others and Illness as Metaphor for Aids... but I want to include artists who have internal / mental struggles. I am thinking of Francesca Woodman, but do any of you have any suggestions for other photographers or filmmakers or videomakers who have done this? I am researching.

Diana, what did they mean when they told you to get out of your comfort zone? Do you know?

What are the rest of ya'll working on?