Portfolio Mercedes MUHM

an empty fridge full of food by mercedes muh

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body dysmorphi noun

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UK /ˌbɒd.i dɪsˈmɔː.fi.ə/ US /ˌbɑː.di dɪsˈmɔːr.fi.ə/

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a condition in which someone falsely believes that there is something seriously wrong with the size or shape of their body

This is a photo series about Body Dysmorphia and how this mental health issue can affect ones relationship between food and daily life. I decided to focus on one person because of my very close relationship with her and my extensive knowledge of her own personal journey with BDD. I mostly used ash and very saturated colours to create a feeling of discomfort, re ecting the inner struggles that come with this disorder. The layout is also a conscious way to showcase this project like an editorial piece, and takes the way we view bodies within advertisements and spotlights reality instead of the fantasy we are being sold

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This is a very personal body of work which I will continue and grow over the next years.

bi I am an Austrian photographer currently based in Paris. My photographic work mostly consists of long term projects focused on mental health and feminist issues.

I also have a deep passion for portraits on 35mm Film

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email: mercedesmuhm@gmail.com website: mercedesmuhm.com instagram: @mercedesmuh